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.

indignation in her eyes. "Mommy

had paid all her attention to Max today. Gwyneth had seen her mother too, but Victoria hadn't even looked her way-she just

a hit, but Gwyneth's sudden revelation

the fault didn't lie with McNeil, but with

smile tugging at her lips, her earlier awkwardness

say the silliest things," she said lightly. "Gwyn just likes

the more Grace and Owen's suspicions shifted toward Mrs. Langford. Suddenly, their disappointment in McNeil

up!" Gwyneth insisted, her little face set stubbornly. "Daddy and Ms. Marchand both

cough with her glass and took a quick sip, while Owen hurriedly stood and raised his own.

Gwyneth's words had so deftly redirected the committee members' attention. For the rest of the meal, Violet genuinely doted on Gwyneth, making

food in her belly and cheerful

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 the upcoming vote will