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Chapter 956
Renata was the leader of the group of noble ladies in the luxurious living room. Two more of her friends sat on either side of her. All of them were having a chit-chat, and they were just talking about Noah. “There’s no way Noah’s getting out.”“Your husband has finally gotten what he wanted. He has had to serve Noah with a big smile on his face whenever he comes to Hucksburgh. I can’t help but feel frustrated on your behalf whenever I think about it.”…Renata would much rather that no one would bring up this humiliating history. Feeling upset, she was about to throw a fit when Gwynn stepped in. Gwynn was wearing an elegant outfit, a pair of high heels, and jewelry that was worth several million dollars. She had a beautiful assistant by her side and was protected by four bodyguards who were dressed in black. Now that Noah lost his advantage, Renata didn’t have an ounce of respect for Gwynn, either. Sipping the cocktail, she asked leisurely, “Are you seriously here to play pok
Chapter 957
The night rolled on. Several black limousines drove on the streets in the middle of the night. It was dark in the car. Renata said with a blank expression, “What happened in the pictures you brought was before I married Charles. He had always thought I came from a wealthy, powerful family. He had no idea that I had such a shameful past. Um… Gwynn…”She turned her head sideways and asked, “Will you spare me?”“Like I said, I’m not here to make your life difficult.” Gwynn smiled faintly. “I’m here to ask for Charles’s help. I didn’t come all the way to Hucksburgh to undermine your relationship with him.”Renata felt much better after that, but she couldn't resist getting a shot in. “You certainly have a persuasive way to ask for help, Gwynn.”The car wobbled slightly while it was on the road.Gwynn responded calmly, “If it wasn’t for Noah, how would you and Charles have enjoyed a wealthy, comfortable life? I’m not here to beg. Instead, I’m just here to negotiate with you guys on
Chapter 958
Charles’s face fell instantly. Meanwhile, Gwynn said calmly, “I’ve always asked him to stop being so domineering and unreasonable in his work. Otherwise, his own men might still sell him out someday, regardless of the fact that he groomed them. Do you agree with me, Charles?”His face already looked awful, to begin with.Looking at Renata, he said, “Give us some privacy, honey. Also, don’t let anyone in here.”Renata didn’t dare to take his words lightly. So, she left and did his bidding. Now that there was no one else but him and Gwynn in the spacious study, he ran over to the gilded horse bust and opened it. As she said, there was a hidden camera in there. Then, he sat on the couch, defeated.Raising his head, he stared at her with unblinking eyes. A hint of viciousness flashed across his face. “You’re intelligent, Gwynn. You should know that, sometimes, it’s better to save your own skin and safeguard your benefits. Will Noah’s downfall have any adverse effects on you?
Chapter 959
It was one in the morning when Charles made a phone call to Brookesville. His call was transferred twice before he finally reached the person he was looking for. Speaking in a hushed voice, he talked to the guy. He was asking a favor, so he had to negotiate terms with the guy on the other end of the phone. Gwynn was sitting right next to him. So, he offered tempting terms. The guy didn’t agree to it immediately, but he said he’d give it some thought and come back to Charles. Charles let out a sigh of relief. Hanging up the phone, he said to her, “He’s thinking about it. There’s a very good chance he’ll agree to it. That’s how it normally works.”Now that the work was done, she relaxed a little and changed her attitude. “I’m sorry for what I did earlier, Charles.”Her expression was tender, calm, and exquisite.He stared at her for several seconds before smirking. “It’s my duty to serve Noah.” There was some level of anger in his tone, but she didn’t let it bother him. It was v
Chapter 960
Gwynn held the cup of tea in silence. After a brief moment, she collected herself and said softly, “Charles might’ve agreed to work with us, but I’m going to have to stay back in Hucksburgh. Otherwise, he’ll go back on his word when he gets the chance.”Kim nodded in approval. The night grew darker. Gwynn took a shower, got changed into a comfortable sleeping gown, and laid down on the bed to rest. She missed Noah, who was locked up in Brookesville. She thought about how shoddy the cell he was in looked and how he had injuries all over.The moon cast a chilling glow down on Earth. She closed her eyes gently in the dimly lit room. She was pregnant. It didn’t matter what happened. She had to get a good night’s sleep and keep her baby healthy. …Gwynn stayed in Hucksburgh for the next couple of weeks. Charles saw her everywhere. That meant he didn’t have a chance to go back on his word.That night was the night when Hucksburgh’s annual New Year party was held. Renata wasn’t
Chapter 961
The next day, Gwynn took a flight back to Brookesville. The moment she got off the private plane, she went to Lockwood Manor for both of her kids. Zoe learned the good news and shed tears of joy. So, she and Mason took Lorian and Holly back to Noah’s villa to reunite them. The villa felt empty without its master in it. Gladys was moving swiftly in the house, tidying the place up. She wanted Noah to come back to the same lively home he used to know. The servants were also cleaning up the villa. Some of them went outside to buy the necessary stuff for the New Year celebration. All in all, everyone had a job to do.In the afternoon, Mason went away to pick up Noah. Gwynn was making the floral arrangement in the living room when a black Bentley pulled into the villa. Holly was leaning on her grandma when she heard a familiar footstep at the door. Her voice was tender when she exclaimed, “Daddy!” At the next moment, she dashed forward and held her father’s leg. Lorian did the s
Chapter 962
Noah was back in the afternoon. He was still dressed sharply, but his hair was tousled and his deep-blue shirt, which he wore underneath a gray coat, was stained with a few drops of dried blood. It took her one glance to know that he had been in a fight. It felt as warm as spring in the bedroom. Gwynn took his coat off for him and used her lean fingers to scratch the stains on his shirt. Raising her eyes, she looked at him. “Did you pick a fight with someone? Come on, Noah. You’re forty-one years old, for Heaven’s sake. Did you really take a flight to Hucksburgh just to beat someone up?”He towered over her and stared at her profoundly. After a brief moment, he hugged her and rubbed her shoulder with his chin, like a golden retriever acting cute with its mistress. “Yeah! I flew to Hucksburgh just to beat Charles to a pulp. Believe me when I tell you I took it easy on him. He’s lucky that I’ve had a better handle on my temper, or I would’ve poked his eyes out.”She wasn’t sure
Chapter 963
The kids were running downstairs. Holly’s voice was crisp as she called out to Lorian. Closing his eyes, he enjoyed the moment. Lifting the blanket, he freshened up, got changed, and went down the stairs. It was very lively down there. Gladys kept both of the kids with her and taught them how to make pizza. He wasn’t sure how it got there, but Gwynn was painting on a canvas next to them. She learned arts in college. So, she was doing a good job. The moment she was done with it, she asked the servant to hang it up. The garden was decorated with a lot of lamps, casting adorable light everywhere. Noah stood there and took in the view. Then, tears filled his eyes. It was both a familiar and novel sight. This was where his happy, blissful life with Gwynn started. Gladys raised her eyes and saw him. She didn’t bother being polite and proceeded to berate him while she was making pizza. “You’re over forty years old, Noah, but you’re still not anywhere decent and upstand
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