Spoiled my CEO husband after Rebirth novel Chapter 164

The incident with the Kinneys was merely an interlude for Gwenda.

But her reputation inexplicably changed after the birthday feast.

There were no longer any rumours about how she bullied her stepmother and aunt flying around the city.

On the contrary, everyone was singing praises about how she was a good Samaritan for saving young Mr. Kinney.

This caused Pauline to feel anxious.

She spent over 10 years barely managing to ruin Gwenda's reputation, yet all it took was for one incident to change it all.

As a result, she had just been about to bring up the incident between Gwenda and Benson at another gathering with her friends when someone immediately dismissed her.

"Honestly, Pauline, you're the stepmother. If you can bear some things, just try to bear them, hmm? Otherwise, word might get out that you're mistreating your husband's kid."

When Pauline heard this, her sad act faltered for a bit before she explained, "You know me best. I treat that girl better than I do my own daughter. Besides, I never said anything. I just feel that it's such a shame that she would turn out to be like this..."

"Let's change the subject. It's not suitable to talk about Gwenda now. After all, Mrs. Kinney keeps praising Gwenda whenever she meets someone. If you say that, it might be interpreted as you disliking her."

"I..."

Pauline was at a loss for words, and her anger boiled from within. She could not let it out nor force it down.

"Come on, let's talk about the latest bag arrivals. I just happen to be planning to fly out to order..."

The subject was successfully changed.

Pauline was so upset that her face had turned red from anger. She felt as if something was stuck in her throat and was very uncomfortable.

When Gretchen got back from the company at night, Pauline went upstairs to find her, desserts in hand.

"How have you been doing in the company?"

"Not bad. Dad has found a teacher for me. Soon, I'll be able to record the songs, finish production, and release them. After that, we'll get someone to push the songs onto the listings and promote them. I'm sure that it won't take long for me to be popular."

Gretchen was filled with hope for the future.

Pauline was also pleased. "I can only rely on you now, Gretchen. You must work hard."

"I will, Mum."

Gretchen promised with a smile. "I will definitely do better than Gwenda!"

"Please don't bring her up."

Pauline's mood soured the moment she heard Gwenda's name.