Perfect CEO
Chapter 592

Chapter 592

Zachary stared at her like she was a fool. “Do you think it's that easy? The will is locked in a safetydeposit box at the bank. We can only open it if we have all three keys from Dad, the lawyer, and thebank.”

Candace widened her eyes. “It's that troublesome?”

She was genuinely oblivious. Since she came from a mediocre family, she had no idea about thesethings.

“But Dad dotes on Gwen so much. Would he entrust the entire company to her?”

Her greatest fear was that she and Felicia would be left with nothing. If everything was bequeathed toGwendolyn, their future would be uncertain. They would lose all semblance of dignity within the Ashtonfamily.

Although a prominent family like the Ashton family seemed so glorious on the surface, it was extremelyconservative.

Those seemingly harmonious relatives all wished for one another's misfortune and yearned to assertdominance over the others.

They battled like the scheming royals of past ages, and after years of such struggle, she was utterlyexhausted.

Zachary let out a wistful sigh. “How would I know? But Dad won't do that. With so many familymembers, each one will receive their rightful share.”

He knew that very well. It was impossible to give all of the family's assets to a single person.

However, Michael would definitely give Gwendolyn a greater portion out of his personal bias so thatshe could have a stronger foothold in the Ashton family.

Upon concluding the call, Gwendolyn went to the bathroom. After showering, she placed a warm towelover her eyes. She had cried so much earlier that her eyes were swollen.

Once they became less puffy, she headed downstairs.

After wallowing in her sorrow, the best way to seek solace was to eat a hearty meal. Perhapseverything would be better afterward.

This was her usual way of consoling herself. However, relationship troubles were uncharted territory forher. She did not know if it would truly make a difference.

As she emerged from her bedroom, Gwendolyn transformed once again into a resilient and determinedwoman, ready to face the world.

In the living room downstairs, Camille was engrossed in watching television. She saw Gwendolyncoming down and quickly got up.

“You're awake. Let me warm the dishes up for you.”

Gwendolyn asked, “What about the rest? Have they gone to sleep?”

Camille smiled. “Ms. Drache played with them until they grew tired. They've gone upstairs to sleep.Juliette insisted that she sleep with Ms. Drache.”

Gwendolyn nodded. Kids could always get along with one another.

It was all thanks to Ms. Drache that she could sleep for a few hours so peacefully.

Sitting on the sofa, Gwendolyn absentmindedly watched the television. However, she was not payingattention to what was being broadcasted.

As Camille emerged from the kitchen, she noticed Gwendolyn daydreaming. It was then that sheremembered Gwendolyn saying that she had broken up with Patrick.

She sighed. They clearly like each other, so why are they always arguing? They're indeed so young. It'llbe too late if they come to regret this at my age.

With these thoughts in mind, she took out her phone and discreetly made a call to Patrick.

He was still in a meeting, busy wrapping up the tasks for the next few days before going overseastomorrow.

It was John who answered the call since he had Patrick's phone.

“Hello.”

“Are you at home, Mr. Lowen?”

When John heard the voice of an elderly woman and noticed the name displayed as Camille, heremembered that she was Gwendolyn's housekeeper.

“Hello, Ms. Ziegler. I'm John, Mr. Lowen's assistant.”

Camille was taken aback for a moment before quickly glancing at the phone. Yes, this is Mr. Lowen'snumber.

“I'm looking for Mr. Lowen.”

John replied, “Mr. Lowen is currently in a meeting and can't take calls now. Is there something I canhelp you with? I can pass on your message or have him call you back later.”

Camille furrowed her brows. He's still in a meeting at this hour? Successful men like him are indeed sobusy building their careers that they have no time to care about their families.

“That's so hard on Mr. Lowen. Has he eaten?”

“He has.”

“Oh, he's had his meal. Since I have nothing important, I'll hang up then.”

With that, she promptly ended the call. She had intended to help patch things up for the two of them,but she did not expect Patrick to be so busy.