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-"

Gwyneth thought. She needed something to talk about, but didn't want to

name? What's his story? Tell me

about Bill

not exactly a catch,

in a tray of fruit and pastries, Leonie

know him?" Gwyneth

family- the Everharts—are at the top, and the Crawfords are at the bottom. It's impossible not to know them. And let me

"So, do you like handsome guys?" Gwyneth's heart skipped. She had no idea where this was

parents are practically losing their minds. He's

inexplicable friendship. Turns out, it's

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

new.

a genuinely nice guy.

laughed. Wasn't Leonie's brother getting married for himself? What did her

a conversation-Leonie did all

appeared in the

The young master

Gwyneth's hand. "See? You and my brother really are fated! He almost never comes home for lunch. Come on, introduce you. Just take a

matchmaker, and Gwyneth let herself

watched from the landing as her daughter and Gwyneth descended the stairs, both

ever, while Gwyneth remained calm and composed. There was a quiet confidence in her every gesture, along with a natural

Everhart, thank you for having

now. No need to stand on ceremony," Mrs. Everhart replied warmly. She was quite pleased with the friend Leonie had brought home-so much better than the