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-"

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

name? What's his story? Tell me

interested. Gwyneth told her about

Crawford? He's not exactly a

of fruit and pastries,

him?" Gwyneth was

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

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

twenty-eight and 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 than that Bill Crawford, character-wise. How about I introduce you

instant, inexplicable friendship. Turns out,

After a messy breakup, and with her own problems

new.

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

married for himself? What

much of a conversation-Leonie did all the

in the doorway. "Miss, Mrs. Everhart

Miss Langford downstairs. The young master

You and my brother really are fated! He almost never comes home for lunch. Come on, introduce you. Just

clearly playing matchmaker, and Gwyneth let herself be swept

daughter and Gwyneth descended the stairs, both of them

a quiet confidence in her every gesture, along with a

Mrs. Everhart, thank you for having me," Gwyneth greeted

Everhart replied warmly. She was quite pleased with the friend Leonie had brought home-so much