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.

on Gwyneth-every bit of it the result of Maynard's

this daughter was different from the others; Victoria had always worried about

Victoria couldn't stop herself from

never expected was that this marriage she'd pinned her hopes


obstacle before it had

saw "Mom" flash on

a

"Mom..."

barely managed to get the word out before her tears spilled

her

called me in days. How are you? When are you coming

meant Gwyneth

then," Gwyneth

address it directly; instead, she circled around

comes up, don't try to handle it

but she forced herself to sound cheerful so

Mom. Hawthorne... he's very good


For the first time, Gwyneth found

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