And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 38

“Mr. Bainbridge sure knows how to throw his weight around. Talk about making it rain.”

“What a mess! Who would’ve thought that Howard couldn’t cough up the thirty million? They’re really in the gutter.”

Gwendolyn squeezed Howard’s hand anxiously as they overheard the murmurs, “Mr. Chadwick, don’t take it to heart. It’s the thought that counts with birthday presents, right?”

“I’m fine.” He even seemed to be in high spirits. “Just wait, Bainbridge would be the one crying soon.”

He glanced at his phone and sent off a quick message.

“Warren always favored Bainbridge! What’s he got to be proud about? It’s all Warren’s money.” Jeannie reddened her eyes with anger. “I’m off to the powder room!”

“Then… I better go check on Jeannie.” Gwendolyn, concerned, followed suit.

But the auction house’s dimly lit corridors branched off in every direction. She couldn’t spot Jeannie and struggled to follow the signs toward the ladies‘ room.

“Gwen.” From behind, Gemma came running out, panting, and called out to her.

“What is it?” Gwendolyn eyed Gemma with a mix of emotions.

saying, “I see Howard’s quite fond of you, giving you such an

don’t need to pretend there’s any family affection here,” Gwendolyn said, her gaze cold and detached.

never had nice things. A bracelet worth five million

your point is?”

bracelets with Vivien? If she gets the pricier one, it’d turn. her mood around and it’d be a good look for you too. Once she marries into the Bainbridge

couldn’t believe Gemma could

Tears of frustration filled her eyes. “Do you have any conscience? Do you give a damn about me at all?”

in comparison,” Gemma said heartlessly. “Can’t your

you’re enjoying it quite a bit.” Gwendolyn leaned against the wall,

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give it to her or

on your own flesh and blood. Do you think that ingrate Vivien is going to take care of you

dare you!” Gemma was

talking about that ungrateful

Gwendolyn grabbed her hand. “Let’s not waste our breath on her. Let’s

my heart aches