Chapter 175

At the dinner party, amidst the clinking of wine glasses and the low hum of conversation, someone casually remarked, “I heard Eaton’s got some fine treats up his sleeve, just for Mr. Chadwick’s eyes. That doesn’t seem fair. I wanna get in on the action too.”

The suggestion caught on like wildfire.

“Count me in!”

“I wanna see.”

The braver souls among them began to follow, though none dared to stick too close.

Herman, observing the commotion with a frown, rose and blended into the crowd. His curiosity was piqued and he too wanted to uncover any clandestine dealings between the Peterson family and the Chadwick family.

Led by Howard, the group made their way upstairs.

Suddenly, a woman’s moans of pleasure pierced the air!

It came from the end of the hallway.

The Petersons turned ashen.

Howard quickened his pace, his footsteps urgent.

As they drew closer, the moans grew louder.

“This is Conrad’s lounge,” Valor noted, panic setting in as he spotted the nameplate on the door. Gwendolyn had been missing for quite some time.

when it came

been away from her seat for

changing

doesn’t take that long, does it?”

aware of her absence, but they hadn’t paid it much mind, given that other heiresses were

believe Conrad would be so

the woman inside

help but let out a snicker.

mouse, no manners,” he sneered. “Only she could goof up

were laden with longstanding resentment, seizing an opportunity

others

a rage, Alberta ventured, “I’ll go check

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Chapter 175

it was better to shield

“No need!”

anger, kicked the door open with a swift

disheveled woman in tattered clothing, her hair a wild mess, who ran straight into his arms. Like dodging a plague, Howard swiftly sidestepped, avoiding her touch.

the floor, revealing a delicate

“Vivien!”

“It’s her!”

“She and Conrad…?”

crowd to the front, only to find that it was indeed Vivien.

yanked her to her feet and delivered a stinging slap across her face.

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