The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 249

"Gwyn is absolutely adorable, and she clearly loves Violet," Grace remarked with

a gentle smile, though inwardly she felt nothing but disdain for Violet. Like Violet, Grace had climbed high in her career as a woman in a man's world-but her own husband had abandoned her after his success, running off with another woman and fathering a child.

In the aftermath, Grace's heart had shattered. She'd exacted her revenge with ruthless efficiency, then left that chapter behind, raising her two sons alone. From then on, she'd poured herself into her work, climbing the political ranks with single-minded determination.

Violet offered a polite, measured smile, the corners of her lips lifting just so. "Gwyn is very attached to me. She's a sweet girl-so much has happened to her..." She let her words trail off intentionally, inviting sympathy but saying nothing

more.

"Where's Gwyn's mom today? Why didn't she come?" Grace asked. She'd always thought highly of McNeil, but the way he'd handled things today left much to be desired.

Violet hesitated, at a loss for words, and McNeil seemed equally unsure how to respond.

at Grace with a flash of indignation in her eyes. "Mommy left with Uncle Mark. She's going to be someone else's mommy

today. Gwyneth had seen her mother too, but Victoria hadn't even

Owen's impression of McNeil had already taken a hit, but Gwyneth's sudden revelation caused them both to pause, uncertain how to

it possible that the fault didn't

gaze to hide the smile tugging at her lips,

said lightly.

Gwyneth's words, the more Grace and Owen's suspicions shifted toward Mrs. Langford. Suddenly, their

not making things up!" Gwyneth insisted, her little face set stubbornly. "Daddy and Ms. Marchand both saw Mommy leave with Mr.

hurriedly stood and raised his own.

—that Gwyneth's words had so deftly redirected the committee members' attention. For the rest of the meal, Violet genuinely doted on Gwyneth, making sure she ate until she was full and

her belly and cheerful conversation, Gwyneth quickly

meeting. As they prepared to leave, Owen said earnestly, "Mr. Langford, every family has its struggles. I'll continue to recommend you to the board, and I'm sure