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.

received a comprehensive report on Gwyneth-every bit of it the result of Maynard's

this daughter was different from the others; Victoria had

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

that this marriage she'd pinned her

a major obstacle before

"Mom" flash on the screen,

hesitated for a moment, but finally

"Mom..."

barely managed to get the word out before

Victoria couldn't see her face through the

me in days. How are you?

actually a good sign-it meant Gwyneth was happy, living

festival yet, is it? I'll come back then," Gwyneth said, doing her best to sound playful, as if nothing was

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

be waiting. If anything comes up, don't try to handle

but she forced herself to sound cheerful

won't, Mom. Hawthorne... he's

the first time, Gwyneth found herself