The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Gwyneth seemed to have said something similar before-or maybe Connor had overheard it in a private room.

If he really thought about it, Connor could probably piece together that Hawthorne and Gwyneth were connected.

"It's just a coincidence," he muttered.

He had no interest in whatever Laird was saying.

But Laird stepped right in front of him, blocking his way. "You really don't recognize the guy with that woman? Hans-that's Hawthorne's personal assistant."

With no intention of sparing Connor's feelings, Laird shattered his illusions. "Mr. Kaufman, stop kidding yourself. That woman is Hawthorne's new wife."

Connor's fist landed squarely on Laird's nose before he could finish. Blood oozed between Laird's fingers as he clutched his face in shock.

"You son of a "

Laird swallowed the rest of his words. He couldn't afford to cross Connor. With Connor agreeing to compete, Laird stood to make five million dollars a year off him.

And there was more: rumor had it Connor's uncle was a lifelong bachelor. Beyond Connor's own value, he was the only heir to the Green family's fortune in Starfall City.

"Max-"

The cold, authoritative voice cut through the tension just as Connor was about to throw another punch. He glared at Laird, furious that he'd had to hear the truth like this.

Connor looked up. No one called him Max except his uncle.

Marcus strode over, motioning for his assistant to check Laird's injury. Laird had met Marcus before and, reading the room, quickly echoed Connor, "Uncle."

around with Mr. Kaufman," Laird insisted, trying to

still bleeding. I'd say your bridge is broken. That's not nothing-get it looked at," Marcus replied

got you so fired up? This isn't

temper like this before, not even with someone he

leaving." His expression was nonchalant,

They'd gotten turned around and ended

entrance.

greeted him softly,

knew Marcus, but

had also met Marcus before. "Mr.

But when he looked at Gwyneth, his eyes took on a faraway, almost stunned

composure.

finally remembered.

the

asked, suspicion flaring. This

this is Gwyn-McNeil's

his life in Starfall City. Everything from before was a

she someone important to

at Connor

Gwyneth barely noticed her mind was full of Hawthorne, and after she'd hit Connor's car, all she wanted was to

her, but not a single

in front of Leonie and Hans, and without warning, threw her arms around Connor's neck, hugging

days, Connor had been dreaming of Gwyneth as his girlfriend. Now, with

was going