Chapter 479


    Gwendolyn chuckled upon hearing his words.


    “I don''t have a fixed brand that I usually gravitate toward. Besides, I don''t have much money, so I only


    pick clothes that are the mostfortable instead of fussing over the brand.”


    Gwendolyn used to be the daughter of the Ashton family. Naturally, she had her own preference for


    jewelry, clothing, and make-up. It was just that her poor financial status in recent years did not allow her


    for such indulgences anymore.


    Angeline''s face fell when she heard that. Gwendolyn was a country bumpkin, just as she had expected.


    s, Zayden liked her, so Angeline had no choice but to acknowledge the woman. Only then would


    Zayden return to Angeline''s side, and they could go back to the good old days.


    For the sake of her son, she decided to just tolerate it.


    She would coach Gwendolyn when thetter married into the Sullivan family. Angeline herself was born


    into a prominent family, so she was confident that she could groom Gwendolyn into a decent socialite.


    Angeline tried to start a conversation with Gwendolyn throughout the entire drive, but thetter only


    came up with half-hearted responses.


    Atst, they arrived at their destination. Gwendolyn hurriedly got out of the car and waved her goodbye.


    “Goodbye, Mrs. Surrington.”


    Then, she turned around and walked toward her house, feeling finally relieved.


    Just as she entered the house, her phone rang. It was a call from Lucy.


    “Congrattions, Gwen! I was just watching the TV and saw that you''ve won the New Designer of the


    Year Award.”


    Gwendolyn changed into slippers and headed toward the living room.


    “I bought gifts for you and Mnie. I will bring them to you when I go over there tomorrow. By the way,


    is Mnie''s surgery scheduled for next week?”


    “Yes. They''ve adjusted the time, but it''s been finalized. The surgery will be done next Wednesday.”


    Gwendolyn smiled when she heard that. “That''s a relief to hear. After all, it''s never wrong to be


    prepared.”


    Lucy nced at Mnie, whose spirit had dimmed greatlytely. Fortunately, the surgery was


    happening, and she knew Mnie would get better after that.


    “Lucas has invited a few doctors over. He said they''re the most authoritative doctors in this area. The


    chance of sess is higher if they''re the ones who perform the surgery.”


    Gwendolyn threw herself on the couch, feeling utterly exhausted after the long day.


    “At least he has a conscience. The next time you see him, don''t let him get away again.”


    Lucy chuckled. “He... won''t.”


    The two chattered for a while longer before ending the call.


    Then, Gwendolyn took the remote and turned on the TV. She zapped between the channels


    absentmindedly. There have been no good shows recently.


    Meanwhile, Zayden was in his study at Dragonhill Mansion, reading.


    Suzanne ran toward the study with a phone in her hand. “Mr. Surrington... Mr. Surrington... it''s for you.”


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    Her mellow voice was melodious.


    Zayden put the book away and tossed a nce at the young girl. “Who''s calling? Why are you so


    flustered?”


    Suzanne paused and pondered for a moment.


    “It''s the person you asked me to pay special attention tost time—Old Mr. Ashton.”


    Hearing this, Zayden took the phone and answered the call, “Hello?”


    “Zayden, do you have some time to spare today? I would like to meet you.”


    Zayden''s voice was deep and tinged with admiration as he replied, “I do have time, Old Mr. Ashton. My


    eyes have yet to recover, so I''ve got nothing to dotely.”


    Michael couldn''t help feeling sorry for the young man when he heard thetter''s response.


    “Don''t worry. Medical technology is extremely advanced these days, so you''ll be just fine.”


    “Thank you for your kind words, Old Mr. Ashton.” Zayden chuckled as he spoke.


    The man''s smile was dazzling, so much so that Suzanne was in a daze as she looked at him. Mr.


    Surrington is so handsome when he smiles.


    She propped her chin up with a hand and observed the man from across the desk, an impish smile


    hanging at the corner of her lips.


    “All right. I''ll be there on time. See you soon!”


    After Zayden hung up the phone, he saw Suzanne across the desk, cupping her chin with a foolish


    smile on her face, and his expression instantly dimmed.


    “Suzanne, have you finished ironing myundry?”


    Startled, the young girl straightened her posture and identally hit her leg against the sharp corner of


    the desk, causing her to grimace in pain.


    “I''ll get right on it, but Mr. Surrington, aren''t we going out soon?”


    Suzanne hadn''t left the hill before, and she was excited.


    Back then, she dared not venture out by herself. But now that she had Zayden as herpany, she


    was ready to go out and explore the colorful world.