The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 686

She called Maynard, her former father's assistant, and asked him to look into someone named Patti Yale.

The reply came quickly. Maynard's efficiency and competence were beyond question—he faxed Gwyneth a full dossier on Patti Yale, from birth all the way to her current circumstances.

As a consummate executive assistant, Maynard didn't ask a single unnecessary question.

"Mr. Maynard, I need you to keep this a secret for me."

Gwyneth knew that anyone who'd lasted over a decade working for the Langford family had to be exceptionally sharp.

Afraid he might report back to Victoria, she reminded him in time.

"Yes, Miss," Maynard replied smoothly.

But not five seconds after giving his word, Maynard had already included a detailed account of Gwyneth's recent activities in his daily report to Victoria.

He'd always followed Victoria's instructions to keep an eye on Gwyneth, no matter where she was.

Gwyneth had no idea; her trusted "Mr. Maynard" had already betrayed her without a second thought.

Victoria received a comprehensive report on Gwyneth-every bit of it the result of Maynard's covert investigations, all at Victoria's

from the others; Victoria had always

Gwyneth had apparently found happiness, Victoria couldn't stop herself from wanting to know about

was that this marriage she'd pinned her hopes

a major obstacle before

Gwyneth saw "Mom" flash on the screen, her eyes welled up

for a moment, but

"Mom..."

word out before her tears

see her face through

you haven't called me in days. How are you? When

the absence of calls was actually a good sign-it meant Gwyneth was happy, living

not the fall festival yet, is it? I'll come back then," Gwyneth said, doing her best to sound playful, as if

her. She didn't address it directly; instead, she circled around the topic

waiting. If anything comes up, don't try

herself to sound

Hawthorne... he's very

lied-right through her teeth. For the first time, Gwyneth found herself