The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 540

"My mother and grandmother have always loved collecting jade. I brought a few pieces with me when I came, and I'd like to give this pendant to you, Mrs. Everhart. I hope you won't mind accepting it."

She also gave Leonie a bracelet, the stones clear as water and just as rare. The price tag was nothing to scoff at.

She'd originally planned to give Leonie a bangle, but bracelets always seemed a little too grown-up for someone Leonie's age, so she'd changed her mind.

"This is far too generous," Mrs. Everhart said, at a bit of a loss for words. It felt wrong to accept something so valuable from someone she'd only just met.

And the fact that Gwyneth could casually give away such an expensive gem made Mrs. Everhart even more uncertain about this girl's background.

Still, Gwyneth's manner was gracious and humble, the kind of poise that can't be faked or bought no matter how much money one might have. That sort of upbringing went deeper than appearances.

"Please, you don't need to worry about it," Gwyneth replied, her voice gentle. "Compared to the Everhart family, this is nothing at all. I just hope it's not too plain, and that it won't embarrass you."

Her words were perfectly measured a subtle nod to her own family's status while still flattering the Everharts. Mrs. Everhart's already warm expression softened

even more.

chimed in, slipping the bracelet onto

the fairness of Leonie's skin, making her

Everhart could tell at a glance that the bracelet alone was

a little overwhelmed, having never expected such lavish gifts. She'd been caught off guard and could only

out too late," she added, passing each of them a soft wool scarf. She wrapped one around Leonie's neck, then

spring, and the nights are still chilly. Stay warm, all

tenderness Victoria used to show her. "We know, we know, Mom! You worry too much. We're heading out," Leonie said with

crinkling. "All right, have fun,

car and drive away before

and belonging. She sat quietly in the car, lost in thought, as Leonie

and memories of Starfall City, but now, being here, she found herself longing for

at the end of a bustling street, and as soon as they stepped out, the savory aroma of spices

rain-soaked charm and crowds of people, made

Gwyneth called out, her invitation