Chapter 104

“Get in. No worries,” Cliff said with a casual wave toward the car.

“Yeah, all good,” Howard replied, leaning heavily on Cliff as they approached the sleek black sedan. In the backseat, Jeannie lay slumped over, the scent of whiskey heavy on her breath, while Gwendolyn sat beside her, keeping a vigilant eye.

The car made its way to the Chadwick family’s cozy suburban villa.

As they arrived, Marina, the housekeeper, rushed out, concern etching her features. “Mr. Chadwick, Mrs. Chadwick, and… Miss Jeannie? Good heavens, she’s plastered!”

“Marina, give me a hand, will you?” Gwendolyn grunted, trying to support Jeannie’s staggering form.

Together with Marina, they managed to escort the inebriated woman inside. No sooner. had they reached the guest room than Jeannie vomited all over the floor.

Marina started cleaning up the mess, her expression soured. “Why on earth did she drink so much? I’ll get her some hangover pills!” she declared before setting the mop aside and hurrying off to the living room.

“Oh, God!” Jeannie burst into tears, clutching Gwendolyn tightly. “Gwen, I’m scared!”

“Disgusting, they’re all jerks,” Gwendolyn murmured, her lips pressed into a thin line. She asked gently, though the question was harsh. “Did they… did they hurt you?”

Jeannie shook her head, her voice choked with anguish. “No, but they touched me.”

off the revolting sensation of their hands on her, like slithering vermin crawling over her skin. The thought alone made her seethe with anger.

It’s all in the past. Your brother took care. of them, good and

Bainbridge’s lapdog. If my brother can’t even protect himself, they’ll retaliate! And you, you’re still

to bully her like this, had Howard not

reassured her, holding her close. “Trust

embrace. Gwendolyn’s heart ached

11:20

on the couch, boneless after dealing

bills,” he said with a mischievous grin. “Jimmy got four broken ribs, and he’s off his rocker. When they wheeled him into the hospital, he freaked

you did a number

reply casual.

I couldn’t feel more embarrassed while reading it. Imagine him trying

the invitation to the Summit

at it and scoffed.

I’ll be

with anticipation. “Can’t wait to see the fireworks!”

that the man he’d been kissing up to was the very same one he’d been giving hell.

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