The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 516

When Leonie said something had happened, she was probably talking about Dad being hospitalized.

After that, Mom took over both the Langford Group and Grandpa's Golden Era Enterprises, but she managed them with a laid-back attitude. The companies stopped expanding, and there were no more aggressive takeovers.

In my memory, Mom was always gentle.

Gwyneth lowered her eyes, feeling a warm sting behind her eyelids.

"I can't hide forever, can I?"

As soon as she said it, Gwyneth felt as if something inside her had clicked. The words surprised even herself.

Leonie grinned, "Who said forever? You just have to prove to my uncle that you and I are really friends, and that you mean me no harm. Once he's satisfied, he won't give you a hard time, and you'll be free to go."

Gwyneth understood then. Leonie was keeping her here because she was afraid her uncle might cause trouble otherwise.

"All right," Gwyneth agreed, deciding it was best to just go along with Leonie for

now.

"So, do you have any friends here in Greenvale? Got a job, or just here to have fun?"

Leonie was clearly in a gossipy mood.

Looking at Leonie's open, unguarded face, Gwyneth suddenly felt the urge to share. "I was working at a design firm, but I just quit. I used to have a boyfriend-"

really counted as one, Gwyneth thought. She needed something to talk about, but didn't

his name? What's his story? Tell me

interested. Gwyneth told her about Bill Crawford, even

He's not exactly a catch, you

a housekeeper brought in a tray of fruit and pastries, Leonie pulled

know him?"

course. Greenvale isn't huge, you know. Our family- the Everharts—are at the top, and the Crawfords are at the bottom. It's impossible not to know them. And let me tell you,

guys?" Gwyneth's heart skipped. She had no idea where

still hasn't found a girlfriend. He's always buried in work at his company. My parents are practically losing their minds. He's a hundred times better

seemed to like Gwyneth-a kind of instant, inexplicable friendship. Turns out, it's not just fate between men and women; sometimes women just click,

just smiled, assuming Leonie was joking. After a messy breakup, and with her own problems still unresolved, she had zero interest in starting

new.

nice guy. I

married for himself?

much of a

appeared in the doorway. "Miss, Mrs. Everhart

The young master is home

moment Leonie heard her brother was back, she grabbed Gwyneth's hand. "See? You and my brother really are

and Gwyneth let herself be swept

watched from the landing as her daughter and Gwyneth descended the

Gwyneth remained calm and composed. There was a

and Mrs. Everhart, thank you for having me,"

Mrs. Everhart replied warmly. She was quite pleased with the friend Leonie had brought home-so much better than the usual crowd of