Chapter 123

Gwendolyn was in a tizzy, trying to shove Howard away, but he was stubborn, holding her in a tight embrace and planting kisses on her.

“Mr. Chadwick… someone’s coming.”

“I know.”

Only when he had his fill did he let her go, just as the footsteps outside reached the

entryway.

“Whoa! Bad timing, huh?” Valor burst into the room, a large delivery box in his arms, an amused grin plastered on his face as he took in the disheveled pair on the floor.

Gwendolyn was flushed, her clothes askew. Her lips were reddened and swollen, clearly indicating something had happened.

“Howard, things getting wild, huh?” Valor made himself comfortable on the couch, getting a glass of water for himself.

With a hint of sympathy, he said, “I get it. Sometimes you need a little excitement to spice things up. The more thrilling, the better. I’d recommend trying the executive office with floor–to–ceiling windows next time. Those are usually one–way glass. You can see out, but nobody can see in. It’s quite the thrill.”

He went on, sounding like a seasoned professional.

Gwendolyn wished she could crawl into a hole, “Mr. Peterson, why are you here?”

and pretended to struggle as

seem to notice that Howard’s legs were functioning just fine.

down his water and set the glass

guys. I saw this package at the door and

Wife, What is it? A gift for

felt utterly mortified.

to face them, poking the blue “Happy Wife” logo with

send your wife a gift?”

just put it aside. It’s not important,” Gwendolyn

new heights.

a man of taste. I want to see what he sent

table and sliced through the packing tape. Gwendolyn tried to intervene, but Howard held her

found it crammed with small boxes

at least a hundred of them. Each box was emblazoned with

closed the box,

it take to

wandered his gaze over to Howard’s legs, wondering if Howard

man’s prowess failed, he might

are you looking at?” Howard asked

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