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.

days, Victoria received a comprehensive report on Gwyneth-every bit of it the result

this daughter was different from the others; Victoria

found happiness, Victoria couldn't stop herself from

never expected was that this

obstacle before it had even

moment Gwyneth saw "Mom" flash on the

for a moment, but finally

"Mom..."

managed to get the word

couldn't see her face through the

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

Gwyneth

yet, is it? I'll come back then," Gwyneth said, doing her best to

directly; instead, she circled around the topic and Gwyneth still lost

up, don't try to handle it

to sound cheerful so her mother

Mom. Hawthorne... he's very good to

For the first time, Gwyneth