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.

Howard admitted he couldn’t get over Selina.

moment, a commotion stirred outside the

go in

have an appointment. You can’t just walk in!”

dressed Gemma

need to talk to you!”

bare–faced, her skin lacking youthful collagen and lined with

Mr. Chadwick instructed us to ensure your safety in his absence,”

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

“Fine then.”

Gwendolyn into the living room with

got her a glass of water and, sitting on the couch, said, “Marina

Gemma, who was tenderly

care for her husband’s bastard yet regard Gwendolyn as a threat. She could be a gentle and forgiving mother, after

say goodbye,” Gemma said with a bitter smile. “Before I leave, I want to have a word with

expression remained

aware that 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 glanced down at it. The jade was of a pure

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