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.

if Howard admitted he couldn’t get over Selina.

moment, a commotion

can’t go

an appointment. You

up to see the rustically dressed Gemma

to

bare–faced, her skin lacking youthful collagen

in. Mr. Chadwick instructed us

a deep breath and said, “Let her in. I know

“Fine then.”

living room with a wailing infant in

glass of water and, sitting on the couch, said, “Marina isn’t here to host you. What brings you

on Gemma, who was tenderly soothing the crying

care for her husband’s bastard yet regard Gwendolyn as a threat.

say goodbye,” Gemma said with a bitter smile. “Before I leave,

expression remained neutral.

towards me. I admit, I’ve failed you utterly as a mother.” Gemma pulled a jade pendant from her

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