And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

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.”

velvet box into her hands.

hadn’t anticipated that a young woman he’d met fleetingly could see through his facade, while his so–called “family” never really understood him.

golden needles shining with a cold and

she

eyeing Waldo’s gold needles with envy.

wanted to refuse, but she couldn’t bear to let them go. Seeing her adorable indecision, Howard said, “We’ll deduct it from

with joy

deep eyes were filled with amusement. His

you’re

and simplicity warmed his heart. His smile grew slowly, his

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you’ll have to be

“No problem.”

tenderly touching

pulled up to the house.

the villa’s gate was open, the living room bright with light. Normally, Marina would have retired to her

How strange!

slow, make sure you recognize the person before you go in.” Howard was laced with

a setback and

were capable of anything.