Chapter 280


    The couple walked into the office together. Gwendolyn was not bothered by the other people''s stares


    any longer. They were free to think whatever they wanted.


    After all, she had grown ustomed to hearing those rumors about herself.


    As soon as Patrick entered the office, he was swamped with work, answering unending calls before


    heading to the conference room for a meeting.


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    They had breakfast together on the way there, and she felt he was only hers for that short period of


    time.


    Propping her chin on her palm, she looked at the empty desk, thinking of how busy he typically was.


    After letting out a sigh, she began to deal with her work for the day. In fact, her job was fairly effortless.


    Around ten o''clock, Patrick had yet to return, so she went into the pantry and poured herself a cup of


    coffee, sitting by the window to sip it.


    Later, Gwendolyn took out her phone and nned to call Camille to inquire whether or not the people


    from the movingpany had arrived. They nned to relocate some items from the old house to the


    new mansion.


    Yet, Angeline called her at that moment. Pursing her lips, she answered the call.


    “Hello?”


    That night, she had already received a warning call from Angeline.


    It seemed like Zayden was no longer hiding his feelings for her and had taken the initiative to contact


    her more frequently. Maybe he had even talked about those things at home as well.


    “Gwendolyn, is it convenient for you toe out and meet me now?”


    ncing at the time, Gwendolyn answered, “I''m at work. It''s a little inconvenient.”


    In truth, she did not want to meet Angeline, as thetter was always harsh toward her. However, she


    could not refute the woman either, so she felt immensely aggrieved.


    On the other end of the line, Angeline sneered as she heard Gwendolyn''s reply. “Are you afraid to meet


    me? Where do you work? I''ll apply for leave on your behalf.”


    Hearing that, Gwendolyn knitted her brows. Angeline sounded as though she would not give up if she


    did not meet Gwendolyn today.


    “Where are you, Mrs. Surrington? I''ll be there right away.”


    “Hmph. That''s more like it. I''m at the café on the corner of the street. I''m not going anywhere if you


    don''te.”


    After hanging up, Gwendolyn sent a text to Patrick: Mr. Lowen, I''m taking a leave of absence. I have a


    personal matter to attend to.


    Then, she got up, returned to the office, and packed her belongings before rushing downstairs.


    Half an hourter, she arrived at the café. When she pushed open the door, she spotted Angeline


    seated by the window, dressed in fur. At the same time, thetter greeted her with a wave of her hand.


    Gwendolyn walked over and sat across from Angeline.


    “What would you like to drink?”


    Casting a brief look at the water in front of her, Gwendolyn replied, “No need. I''ll just drink some water.”


    Angeline did not say anything else as she gracefully took a sip of coffee. Her well-maintained face was


    wrinkle-free, and she appeared much younger than her peers.


    While setting down the cup, she caressed her own hand.


    The rings she wore were very beautiful. Despite the fact that she had two rings on one finger, it did not


    appear awkward but rather elegant.


    “Gwendolyn, Zay has expressed his desire to marry you, but we will never agree. How much money do


    you want to be willing to leave him?”


    Having said that, Angeline took out a checkbook and a pen.


    “You can tell me the amount or fill it in yourself.”


    As she spoke, she tore off one check and pushed it in front of the woman across from her.


    However, Gwendolyn only gave the check a cursory nce and smiled indifferently.


    “Mrs. Surrington, I''ve told you before that Zayden and I are merely friends. I''ve never thought about


    marrying into the Surringtons, nor will I take your money.”


    Angeline''s face clouded over when she saw Gwendolyn shoving the check back to her.


    “Gwendolyn Ashton, I know you''re pretty capable and can even handle the Lowen family. It''s no


    surprise that Zay ispletely smitten with you, but please let my son go now that you''ve established


    a rtionship with the Lowens.”


    Gwendolyn''s heart twisted slightly the moment she heard that.


    It was excruciatingly painful to be misunderstood by others.


    “You''re right. I''m currently in a rtionship with Patrick, and he''s the one I want to marry. Hence, you


    don''t have to worry about anything. You should keep the money for Zayden''s future wife.”


    Meanwhile, Diana, who was nearby, snapped a photo of the scene and sent it to Candace with a


    message that read: Candace, Gwendolyn has admitted that she''s dating Patrick. Looks like it''s really


    over between Fel and him.