Web Fic
Chapter 186
Chapter 186
“Let’s head out, Mr Chadwick!”
She approached Howard with an easy gmce, tilting her head back to meet his gaze
It was clear that Gwendolyn placed great importance on this gathering.
For someone who rarely wore makeup, a touch of it now enhanced her features. Her brows and eyes were more defined, her lips touched with a light lipstick that seemed so inviting. To match her dress, she carried a clutch with all the essentials for a night out.
Howard’s eyes lingered on her, causing Gwendolyn to blush with embarrassment.
s something amiss, Mr. Chadwick? Her voice was tinged with unease.
“Not at all, you look stunning,” he said, far more so than on the night of your wedding with that heavy makeup.
He extended his arm slightly, an invitation.
Unable to contain her smile, Gwendolyn linked her arm with his.
They left the house sweetly arm–in–arm and Cliff held the car door open for them.
“Where to, sir?”
“Visionary Values Club.” Howard mentioned a name that Gwendolyn had never heard before.
But Cliff seemed to know the place well, not even needing navigation as he drove them confidently towards the Visionary Values Club.
Sitting in the car, Gwendolyn was the picture of propriety.
A bit of nervousness nagged at her. She feared leaving a poor impression on the others, potentially affecting Howard’s relations with
them.
“What’s the matter?” Howard seemed to pick up on her discomfort and inquired.
“It’s nothing.” Gwendolyn replied, her mouth suddenly dry. Instinctively, she licked her lips, tasting the sweet flavor of her lipstick. Spotting her gesture, Howard took her wrist gently, “Don’t worry. Nathan thinks the world of you. As for the others, they don’t warrant much attention.”
She nodded vigorously in response.
His gaze darkened as he reminded her, “Your lipstick is smeared
“Should I touch it up?”
She was inexperienced with makeup, having forgotten even to bring a compact mirror.
“Let me help you.” Howard retrieved the lipstick from her clutch, slowly twisting off the cap. Leaning in, he meticulously traced her lips
with the stick
Gwendolyn dared not meet his eyes, feeling as though his gaze could captivate and enthrall herself.
Her eyes cast down, she couldn’t help but notice his slender, pale fingers. Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.
Once done, he placed the lipstick back in her bag.
“All set.”
“Thank you, Mr. Chadwick.”
Gwendolyn quickly turned away, as if releasing a heavy sigh of relief.
The car sped along, finally coming to a stop in front of the Visionary Values Club.
The Visionary Values Club resembled a quaint manor, exuding an air of sophistication and elegance. Without knowing it was a social club, many might mistake it for a private abode.
With pavilions and small bridges over water as well as the quiet elegance of the entrance, one had to venture further in to find the lively atmosphere.
A large Western–style courtyard greeted them at the entrance. A grand hall filled with diverse patrons lay inside. The private lounges on the upper levels, surrounded by balconies, promised a night of leisure.
“Mr. Chadwick, welcome.”
The waiter recognized Howard immediately.
“Mr. Thomas has already instructed us to take you to him upon arrival.” The waiter was respectful, his gaze carefully averted.