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-"

thought. She needed something to talk about, but didn't want to share anything real, so she casually brought up her half-hearted, forgettable relationship with Bill

What's his name? What's his story?

interested. Gwyneth told her about Bill Crawford, even

Crawford? He's not

tray of fruit and pastries, Leonie

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, their son is seriously bad news.

leaned closer, grinning mischievously. "So, do you like handsome guys?" Gwyneth's heart skipped. She

in work at his company. My parents are practically losing their minds.

to like Gwyneth-a kind of instant, inexplicable friendship. Turns out, it's not just fate between

just smiled, assuming Leonie was joking. After a messy breakup, and with her own problems still

new.

nothing like my uncle. He's easygoing and friendly. And he's good-looking and a genuinely nice guy. I haven't liked any of the girls my parents lined up for

married

a

a maid appeared in the doorway. "Miss,

The young

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

playing matchmaker, and Gwyneth

her daughter and Gwyneth

still as lively as ever, while Gwyneth remained calm and composed. There was a quiet confidence in her every gesture,

Everhart, thank you for having me," Gwyneth greeted

She was quite pleased with the friend Leonie had brought home-so much better than the usual crowd