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.

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

from the

apparently found happiness, Victoria couldn't stop herself from wanting to know about her daily

that this marriage

hit a major obstacle before it had

Gwyneth saw "Mom" flash on the screen, her

for a moment, but finally

"Mom..."

word

her face through

in days. How are you? When are you

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

the fall festival yet, is it? I'll come back then," Gwyneth

She didn't address it directly; instead, she circled around the topic and Gwyneth still lost

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

herself to sound cheerful so her

Mom. Hawthorne... he's

For the