Chapter 221

“ts Mr. Chadwick going to call and explain? At that moment, a flurry of thoughts raced through Gwendolyn’s mind. She mustered all her courage, ready to clear the air of all the doubts gnawing at her.

And so, Gwendolyn pressed the green button and said steadily, “Hello, Mr. Chadwick.”

“Mrs. Chadwick, this is Quentin speaking.” A stranger’s voice sounded from the other end of the line, and a wave of disappointment washed over Gwendolyn.

It wasn’t Howard.

“Hi there” Gwendolyn greeted.

“Mr. Chadwick is in a covert meeting. They’re a discreet group, likely to use signal jammers at the hotel. It’s doubtful Mr. Chadwick will have many opportunities to reach out to you, so it might be best to wait for his return to discuss matters.”

Quentin’s words were formal, almost scripted.

“Oh, I see.” Gwendolyn’s gaze fell. The subtext in Quentin’s message was that she shouldn’t bother calling.

But did Howard know about the interview online about the Stellar Crescent Foundation?

After Quentin ended the call and erased the record of it, Gwendolyn stared at her dark phone screen, thinking she would have gotten an explanation.

admitted he couldn’t get over

that moment, a commotion stirred outside the

go in

don’t have an appointment. You can’t

rustically dressed Gemma with a child in her arms.

I need to talk to you!”

her skin lacking youthful collagen and

Chadwick, this woman is trying to come in. Mr. Chadwick instructed us to ensure your safety

deep breath and said, “Let her in. I

“Fine then.”

with a wailing infant

her a glass of water and, sitting on the couch, said, “Marina isn’t

Gemma, who was tenderly soothing

son. Gemma could show such care for her husband’s bastard yet regard Gwendolyn as a threat. She could

a bitter smile. “Before I leave, I want

remained neutral.

you hold resentment towards me. I admit, I’ve failed you utterly as a mother.” Gemma pulled a jade pendant from her bag and pressed it into Gwendolyn’s hand. Gwendolyn

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255