Chapter 186

“Let’s head out, Mr Chadwick!”

She approached Howard with an easy gmce, tilting her head back to meet his gaze

It was clear that Gwendolyn placed great importance on this gathering.

For someone who rarely wore makeup, a touch of it now enhanced her features. Her brows and eyes were more defined, her lips touched with a light lipstick that seemed so inviting. To match her dress, she carried a clutch with all the essentials for a night out.

Howard’s eyes lingered on her, causing Gwendolyn to blush with embarrassment.

s something amiss, Mr. Chadwick? Her voice was tinged with unease.

“Not at all, you look stunning,” he said, far more so than on the night of your wedding with that heavy makeup.

He extended his arm slightly, an invitation.

Unable to contain her smile, Gwendolyn linked her arm with his.

They left the house sweetly arm–in–arm and Cliff held the car door open for them.

“Where to, sir?”

mentioned a name that Gwendolyn had never

seemed to know the place well, not even needing navigation as he

Gwendolyn was the picture

nervousness nagged at her. She feared leaving a poor impression on the others, potentially affecting

them.

seemed to pick up on her discomfort and

Gwendolyn replied, her mouth suddenly dry. Instinctively, she licked her lips, tasting the sweet flavor of her lipstick. Spotting her gesture,

nodded vigorously in response.

reminded

touch

having forgotten even

me help you.” Howard retrieved the lipstick from her clutch, slowly twisting off the cap. Leaning in, he meticulously traced her lips

with the stick

not meet his eyes, feeling as though his

help but

the lipstick back

“All set.”

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