Chapter 213


    Chapter 213


    The next day, gentle sunlight filtered through the sheer white curtains into the bedroom, whem


    Gwendolyn slowly opened her eyes. She reached out beside her and felt the lingering warmth.


    Howard was already up


    She heard his voice on the phone from the balcony, anippets drifting into her ear.


    Soon, Howard slid open the ss door and entered, ncing her way as he said, “The footprints by


    Sapphire Serenity Lake have been. tampered with


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    Gwendolyn was stunned. “Mr. Chadwick, didn’t you have the bodyguards…”


    With a hint of disdain flickering in his eyes, he responded, “Just a few bodyguards, no match for them.


    This morning, the Lopez family imed a clumsy maid pushed Selina and that you got dragged into the


    water by ident. They’ll be sending someone over to apologize.”


    “They?”


    “The Lopez, the Hamilton, or the Gonzalez family.” Howard had foreseen it.


    Gwendolyn asked, “But what about the forensic expert you mentioned…


    “He won’t being. It was just an empty threat.”


    “It clears my name without offending those powerful families. The mare Gwendolyn spoke, the more


    she admired Howard’s shrewdness.


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    Howard’s fingers caressed her cheek as he asked, “Are you upset?”


    Gwendolyn shook her head, theers of her eyes crinkling with a faint smile. “Not at all. Are you mad


    at me for the fight?”


    She always cared about Selina’s ce in Howard’s heart.


    By all ounts, Selina might have been Howard’s first love, deep and unforgettable.


    Childhood sweethearts was a first love like no other.


    “Not at all,” he pinched her cheek lightly. “You did nothing wrong.”


    Gwendolyn’s cheeks flushed.


    Howard straightened his jacket and gently reminded her. “I have to go to the office today. You rest at


    home. If theye to apologize, feel free to make demands. Don’t be too polite.”


    Gwendolyn nodded obediently.


    After Howard left, she went downstairs after a quick fresher–up. Marina had prepared a sweet and


    tender date bread with milk!.


    “Mrs. Chadwick, time for breakfast,” Marina called out.


    Gwendolyn smiled as she sat down at the table. It looks great.”


    “I’m d you like it.” Marina watched her enjoy the bread and ventured, “Mrs. Chadwick, have you


    heard a rumor recently?”


    “What kind of rumor?”


    Marina hesitated. “About the Sawyer family.”


    Gwendolyn looked up, intently waiting for her to continue.


    “The Sawyers are going bankrupt. There was a court hearing involving the Chadwick family, tying in


    Herman. He’s been taken in for questioning, and they’re heavy in debt.” Marina added quickly, worried


    Gwendolyn might be concerned for Gemma.


    “Now, creditors are hounding your mother to settle Herman’s debts. The Sawyer family is liquidating


    their assets. It looks like Herman is


    screwed.


    Gwendolyn chewed on the soft and fragrant bread thoughtfully. It made sense why Vivien had left the


    hospital


    As for Gemma’s dismal fate, she couldn’t find it in her to be pleased.


    “Mrs. Chadwick?” Marina’s voice was soft.


    Gwendolyn put down the bread and asked, “Has she called the Chadwick familly?”


    al in such a hurryst time.


    “Yeah, she has. Sounded pretty pitiful,” Marina sighed, “I thought you should know. Blood is thicker


    than water, and I didn’t want you to have any regretster,”


    Gwendolyn took a deep breath, her expression calm. “I understand.”


    As Marina was about to continue, the doorbell rang. She wiped her hands and went to answer it.


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    Chapter 213


    Gwendolyn set her te and fork down when she now who it was.


    “Lady Eve, Ms. Hamilton, pleasee in, Marina said politely.


    On crutches, Eve entered and remarked upon seeing the wedding photo on the wall. “A perfect match


    Indeed.”