Chapter 213

The next day, gentle sunlight filtered through the sheer white curtains into the bedroom, whem Gwendolyn slowly opened her eyes. She reached out beside her and felt the lingering warmth.

Howard was already up

She heard his voice on the phone from the balcony, anippets drifting into her ear.

Soon, Howard slid open the glass door and entered, glancing her way as he said, “The footprints by Sapphire Serenity Lake have been. tampered with

Gwendolyn was stunned. “Mr. Chadwick, didn’t you have the bodyguards…”

With a hint of disdain flickering in his eyes, he responded, “Just a few bodyguards, no match for them. This morning, the Lopez family claimed a clumsy maid pushed Selina and that you got dragged into the water by accident. They’ll be sending someone over to apologize.”

“They?”

“The Lopez, the Hamilton, or the Gonzalez family.” Howard had foreseen it.

Gwendolyn asked, “But what about the forensic expert you mentioned…

“He won’t be coming. It was just an empty threat.”

“It clears my name without offending those powerful families. The mare Gwendolyn spoke, the more she admired Howard’s shrewdness.

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fingers caressed her cheek as he asked,

the comers of her eyes crinkling with a faint smile. “Not at all. Are you mad at

always cared about Selina’s place in Howard’s heart.

Selina might have been Howard’s first

a first love like no

he pinched her cheek lightly. “You did nothing

Gwendolyn’s cheeks flushed.

go to the office today. You rest at home. If they come to apologize, feel free to make demands.

Gwendolyn nodded obediently.

quick fresher–up. Marina had prepared a sweet and tender date bread with

Chadwick, time for breakfast,” Marina

at the table.

glad you like it.” Marina watched her enjoy the bread and ventured, “Mrs.

kind of rumor?”

hesitated. “About the Sawyer family.”

looked up, intently waiting

Sawyers are going bankrupt. There was a court hearing involving the Chadwick family, tying in Herman. He’s been taken in for questioning, and they’re heavy in debt.” Marina added quickly, worried Gwendolyn might be concerned for Gemma.

settle Herman’s debts. The Sawyer family is liquidating their assets.

screwed.

fragrant bread thoughtfully. It made sense why Vivien had

fate, she couldn’t find it

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