Chapter 667

Chapter 667

"Of course you can-these are all family businesses now, and that means they're yours too. Mrs. Everhart, I'll be counting on you from now on. Who would've thought I'd marry such a treasure?"

Gwyneth shot him a playful, mock-annoyed look.

"So what you're saying is, before I gave you that signet ring, you thought I was just a useless loafer?"

Hawthorne hadn't expected her to describe herself like that, and couldn't hold back a low laugh rumbling from his chest.

Gwyneth could tell he was struggling not to burst out laughing, but failing miserably.

She pretended to be cross, raising her delicate fist and giving him a light, theatrical punch. Hawthorne caught her soft hand and gave a warning grin.

"Check the time-we're running late."

A glance at the clock told them it was nearly eight. Only half an hour left. She decided not to prolong their little skirmish.

puppy they'd rescued came skittering over, tail wagging and chubby body wiggling

it up, but Hawthorne was quicker-he grabbed it

You can play with it when we get

was not about to

Gwyneth's waist, Hawthorne ushered her into

it a sympathetic glance, but before she could say anything, Hawthorne gently pressed her head onto his shoulder and turned

"Drive."

charity auction-lots of historical artifacts will be on display. Everyone at the

social events, but he could tell she secretly enjoyed

"An exhibition? Antique paintings?"

the bullseye-Gwyneth's eyes

and knew he'd picked the perfect gift He realized just dragging her along alone would probably bore her to tears, but surrounded by people, it would be a whole

identity was still a secret, going with her

excitement was almost visible; her bright eyes shone with

Hawthorne a little nervously.

reached over and ruffled her

that day, so I might not make it. The exhibition runs for three days, though. After you've gone with your colleagues, if you want to go again,

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