Chapter 57 Mrs Gardner

 

When Queenie returned home, Lydia was playing bridge with a group of other women. She was clad in a form-fitting dress, and her makeup was carefully done. Although she was over fifty, Lydia only appeared to be in her early forties due to her excellent skincare routine.

Queenie could hear someone ingratiating Lydia the moment she stepped inside.

 

“You’re so fortunate. Your daughter is amazing for being able to snag the president of Gardner Corporation for herself. She’ll be able to live like a queen now.”

A smile bloomed on Lydia’s face when she heard that, after which she waved a hand. “Oh, it’s also because Mr. Gardner was quite taken by her.”

However, what followed was a bunch of gossip.

 

“Queenie’s been courting Mr. Gardner for a few years now. She’s still just his fiancée. When will they tie the knot? Her status in society will be different once she is officially Mrs. Gardner.”

under the law as just someone’s fiancée. She actually needs to have a marriage certificate to

 

Gardner not ready to marry

a light cough before walking further into the room. The gossiping women all quietened in an instant, and their gazes shifted to her. Queenie had a smile on her face as she spoke in a gentle

our conversation earlier. Now that the subject of their gossip was here, all they could do was giggle. “Since you two are busy, we

group of women collected their belongings

Queenie’s irritation as her mother. She stepped forward to console Queenie. “They weren’t exactly wrong. There’s a difference between

know that there was a difference? However, Colton had never expressed when he wanted the wedding to be held. She couldn’t possibly just go up to him and ask

would keep her at arm’s length. If it wasn’t because he was sure that she was the one who saved him five years ago, he would

eyes as she lowered her voice.

embarrassment colored Queenie’s face at such blatant words. She averted her eyes as she stuttered, “That’s… not exactly a good way to do

you’re a fool. As long as you seize the opportunity and fall pregnant with Colton’s baby, the matter of marrying into the Gardners won’t be an issue

she had a point. Queenie had been with Colton for several years,

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