Perfect CEO
Chapter 591

Chapter 591

Gwendolyn was exhausted from crying. When she woke up, it was already past nine at night.

The room enveloped her in darkness. Devoid of the usual noise from the children, everything lay inserene stillness.

She hadn't experienced such solitude in ages.

Gwendolyn opened her eyes and gazed at the window, thinking about how beautiful the moon probablywas. The white curtains allowed some moonlight to enter, making the room seem even colder.

She could hear the rustling of leaves as the breeze blew past them.

Drawing a deep breath, she felt much calmer now, probably because she cried so much earlier.

Gwendolyn switched on the bedside lamp and reached for her phone. She still had a lot of work to do,so there was no time to wallow in her sorrow.

She searched up Zachary's number, one she had never expected to dial.

However, since the Surrington family would come to propose marriage the next day, she had no choicebut to reach out to Zachary for the sake of her grandfather.

It took some time before the call was answered.

“What?” His voice was tinged with an impatient and chilly undertone.

“It's me, Gwendolyn. The Surrington family will be arriving tomorrow to propose marriage. Pleaseinform the rest of the family to avoid mentioning the fact that I have three children.”

Upon hearing her request, Zachary chuckled.

“How can you expect to keep such a secret? Moreover, aren't the children Zayden's? Are you going toconceal it from his family?”

Gwendolyn had already thought of how to respond to him. “Zayden hasn't told the truth to his family, sofor now, we will keep the existence of the three children discreet. Anyway, we married because ofGrandpa's wishes.”

She had been feeling troubled over this matter recently. Although Michael's health had deteriorated, hewas still in his right mind.

Everyone in the Ashton family had returned and was staying at the residence. They were all waiting forhim to die so they could split the family assets.

Gwendolyn was worried about Michael's health. Since he cared the most about her, he could passaway at ease after witnessing her marriage.

“Very well, I understand,” he stated before promptly ending the call.

Gwendolyn exhaled, relieved by the outcome. The man on the other end of the call was her father, butshe had never experienced any fatherly love from him.

Even when she was about to get married, he exhibited no trace of reluctance. Perhaps he had been

looking forward to marrying her off since a long time ago.

After concluding the call, Zachary confided in Candace, who was putting on a face mask in front of themirror.

Candace abruptly rose from her seat, narrowly stopping the face mask from slipping off her face. Shegently patted it with her hand.

“What is Gwendolyn up to? Aren't the children supposed to be Zayden's? Now that she wants toconceal it, doesn't that mean that the kids aren't his?”

In truth, she had long been aware that the children were not Zayden's but Patrick's.

However, she would never speak of this matter or admit it.

Zachary let out a sigh. “Inform everyone not to mention anything about the children tomorrow. Dad hasbeen holding on just to witness her marriage. Once she's married and settled, he will replace solace andcan let everything go without any worries.”

The entire family was eagerly waiting to split the family assets. However, they could not proceed with ituntil Michael died.

Based on this fact alone, they would unquestionably help keep Gwendolyn's secret.

On the other hand, Candace was seething with anger. She was determined not to let Gwendolyn haveit easy.

However, since those three children were like ticking time bombs, she made up her mind to helpGwendolyn this time.

Once Gwendolyn became part of the Surrington family through marriage, Patrick would not long for herany longer.

“I will personally handle the matter and inform the rest.”

After uttering those words, Candace gracefully settled back in front of the dressing table and continuedwith her skincare routine.

Zachary leaned against the couch. “What do you think Dad will leave behind for Gwen?”

Everyone in the Ashton family was wary of Gwendolyn. After all, she was Michael's favorite.

Had it not been for the plot orchestrated by Candace and her daughter, Gwendolyn might already havebecome the heiress of the Ashton family and inherited Ashton Corporation.

Now that Michael’s time was drawing near, he might be leaving her the biggest share. In that case,even Zachary, the CEO, would be under her authority.

Candace's hands momentarily paused. “Has the will been drafted? Can we secretly peek at it? If wedon't like it, we can make amendments.”