The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 797

“I came to see you two. How does it feel, Hawthorne? Enjoying having it both ways?”

James watched from the side, thoroughly entertained. He was usually the one getting caught by his wife; it was a rare and delightful treat to see someone else suffer the same fate. And for that someone to be Hawthorne? He couldn't have been more pleased.

“Gwyneth—no, Mrs. Everhart—that’s not fair of you,” James chimed in. “It’s inevitable for a man to have some fun on the side. Besides, the second Mrs. Everhart and our dear Hawthorne were childhood sweethearts. Hawthorne is a man of passion; he can’t let go of his first love, nor can he let go of you. How about I play mediator? What if you two ladies just learn to coexist peacefully?”

Hawthorne knew James was just stirring the pot, but he had to swallow his anger and endure it.

Lanny, swaying slightly, emerged from the room, and his eyes lit up the moment he saw Gwyneth. In all his years of carousing, he had never seen a woman so breathtakingly beautiful. Her face was delicate and exquisite, the size of his palm. Her nose was perfectly sculpted, as if carved by an artist, yet it showed no trace of cosmetic work. In contrast, Patti, while pretty, had a face that seemed unnaturally plump, a clear product of fillers and procedures.

Lanny's eyes gleamed as he approached and pointed an accusatory finger at Hawthorne. “Brother, you’ve got it all wrong. If I had a wife this beautiful at home, I’d be doting on her every second! And you, James, you should be talking some sense into him, not just standing there.”

Lanny was drunk and emboldened, his mind set on Gwyneth. James understood immediately; Lanny was trouble. But James was also wary of the Langford family of Starfall City. Lanny, despite the alcohol, was still coherent enough to know he could only flirt with his words and not dare to take any real action.

James gave a dry laugh. “This is Mr. Everhart’s family business. How could I possibly interfere?”

Though he said that, he made no move to leave, eager to see how Hawthorne would handle the two women. Even if he landed the project, and even though Hawthorne maintained a seemingly loving relationship with Patti, James remained skeptical. Would a man so decisive and ruthless in business truly be so hopelessly romantic? Especially when Gwyneth was backed by the Langford family of Starfall City, a connection countless people would kill for.

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