Chapter 282
Chapter 282
And the tom dress, how mortifying
The car joumeyed on until it reached Summit Corp, the building aze with lights, many employees still
hard at work.
Cliff exined, “The young master ces great importance on the coboration with the Tumer family.
It’s a pivotal step for Summit Corp to solidify its foothold in the Capital. Its a crucial part of his business
empire.”
“Impressive,” Gwendolyn said sincerely, full of admiration for Howard. She understood why Selina was
so persistent.
No one would want to let go.
“Good evening, Mrs. Chadwick!” The receptionist, with high emotional intelligence, had already
committed Gwendolyn’s face to
memory
Gwendolyn offered a shy smile in return.
Cliff pressed the elevator button for her and said, “The young master is in a video conference. You can
wait in his office. Il park the car in the underground garage.”
“Sure, go ahead. Thank you Cliff
Gwendolyn stood by the private elevator, waiting. Passing employees shot burning nces her way,
and she overheard hushed whispers among the girls.
young, doesn’t she? Radiant beauty, also, the sessor of the famous Enoch medical lineage. Truly
“That’s the boss” wife. Looks pretty your impressive.”
“Indeed, Apart from her lineage, she’s quite a match for Ms. Hamilton.”
“Marriages these days are all about equal standing. Ms. Hamilton and the boss have more inmon.
When an old me cries, the new love is bound to lose.”
“Whatmon ground! It alles down to who the boss likes! At thest Ster Crescent Foundation
interview, the boss publicly rejected Ms. Hamilton. Isn’t his preference obvious?”
Gwendolyn pursed her lips as she stepped into the elevator.
She didn’t buy the “old me, new love” thing, but the phrase “equal standing” indeed struck a chord
with her.
Many said she wasn’t a match for Howard Chadwick
The elevator halted at the executive office floor, nked byrge conference rooms. Gwendolyn walked
slowly, noticing that conference room one was packed.
At the head of the long conference table sat Howard Chadwick, his demeanor cool, speaking fluent
English with authority.
Gwendolyn watched him through the ss door, captivated by his charisma.
She tiptoed to his office, taking in the new decor. The expansive windows framed the twilight sky
beautifully.
Then she heard footsteps behind her, followed by the sound of a door closing.
Gwendolyn turned, only to be pinned by Howard. His lips descended onto hers, seeking sweetness.
Howard’s crisp, woody scent tantalized her senses. Gwendolyn closed her eyes, arms wrapped around
his neck, tilting her head back to deepen the kiss.
Howard’s eyes darkened as he lifted her onto the desk.
Passion swirled.
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The office door opened, then closed. Gwendolyn, startled, tumed to look but was swiftly engulfed in an
even more fervent kiss.
“Focus.” His breath was hot, his voice husky.
Gwendolyn’s dress neckline was tugged down, his hand found its way to her thigh, giving it a gentle pat
“Do you still want me to paint you?”
“No.” Her breath came in short gasps, eyes slightly narrowed. The faint trace of lipstick smeared onto
his cor
After a while, the office returned to silence.
Howard, with restrained patience, created a space between them, subtly drawing in the desire he had
let loose, his hand on Gwendolyn’s waist drawing her closer.
“Mmm…” Gwendolyn let out a softint.
“Why did youe to the office all of a sudden?” he inquired.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.
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Her eyes shimmered with emotion, and she replied, flustered, “Cliff mentioned you were workingte. I
thought I’d drop by..
“Huh?” he leaned in, his hot breath caressing her skin, Tell me the truth.”
She was reserved and bashful.
But Howard wanted her to be bold, forthright, uninhibited with him.