And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 173

Gwendolyn ascended the staircase, her heels clicking rhythmically against the polished wood until she reached the second floor.

The nameplate on the door caught her eye immediately, its bold letters impossible to miss. With a gentle push, she entered the room.

The lounge was decorated with an air of understated elegance, featuring a plush daybed and an adjoining powder room. The dressing table was adorned with unopened cosmetics, Scented candles filled the room with a calming aroma, and the wardrobe was stocked with evening wear for both men and women. While not exactly luxurious couture, the garments were far from shabby,

The Peterson family was loaded, that much was clear from their willingness to splurge,

Gwendolyn churned her stomach tumultuously,

She sought comfort in the daybed, sitting for a brief moment before the wave of nausea hit and she darted into the powder room to throw up.

Afterward, she felt considerably better.

She then turned her attention to cleaning the stain on her gown, a garment she couldn’t bear to part with since it was a gift from Mr. Chadwick.

The design matched the pattern on his cufflinks, a coordinated detail that was both secretive and sweet. She couldn’t help but wonder if he had chosen this dress for her on purpose,

Footsteps echoed outside the door.

Vivien, standing just beyond the threshold, was eavesdropping.

Arriving late, she hadn’t seen whether that waiter had accompanied Gwendolyn inside.

startled

whirled around to face Conrad, a

exclaiming, “What

with an approving

looking mighty fine, I must

a vision of

replied, “I’ve always been

She clutched at

her makeup, determined to seduce Howard. With a little push from a love potion, she was certain he wouldn’t be

discuss with you,” Conrad murmured, his eyes

shot him a disdainful look. “I’m

to scheme

you refuse, you’ll regret it. I saw

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off,

a little business proposal. Let’s talk in my room. Ten minutes

with

followed him down the corridor to a room at the far end. The Moore family, known for their paint business, was considered third–tier at best. Still, they were a decent match for the Sawyer

background, his reputation

him, especially with rumors of his sexually