Chapter 41

“How about it?”

Lounging comfortably against a plush leather seat, Howard appeared relaxed, his eyes shimmering like a moonlit spring in the depths of the mountains.

Gwendolyn considered her words carefully. “Mr. Chadwick, I think you knew that painting was a fake all along.”

It was just an intuition.

“And what makes you say that? I’m hardly an antiquities expert.”

Gwendolyn frowned, laying out her suspicions: “You gave up too easily at the start, and your seemed unfazed by Bainbridge’s taunts. But most importantly…”

“What?”

“The Mr. Chadwick I know wouldn’t spend thirty–five million on a painting. That kind of money. for you, would be better spent on something meaningful.” Like starting a foundation, or making a donation.

He didn’t have pretentious tastes, nor was he after fame and fortune. Instead, he was down–to–earth and principled, truly the mark of a gentleman.

Howard leaned in unexpectedly, staring into her eyes.

“My master Gwen is so clever. But…” His eyes gleamed like a spring under the moonlight as he chuckled, “We’ve still got to buy what we need to buy.”

placed a long and red velvet box into her hands. “For you,

woman he’d met fleetingly could see

found a set of golden needles shining with a

as she

saw you eyeing Waldo’s gold needles with envy. They’re yours now.”

to let them go. Seeing her

curved with joy as she

with amusement. His girl deserved

Chadwick, you’re awesome!”

simplicity warmed his heart. His smile grew slowly, his voice husky and seductive.

Chapter 41

to be good to me too.”

“No problem.”

the way home, Gwendolyn held her head low, tenderly touching each golden needle, unable to contain her

pulled up to

with light. Normally, Marina would have retired to her room to watch TV and

How strange!

person before you

a setback and came directly

were capable of anything.

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