Revenge Wears My Ring novel Chapter 148

Gwyneth was his secretary.

And now Bennett was about to use the very office she’d occupied. Julian couldn’t help but wonder—how would his oh-so-superior older brother feel about that? Would Bennett mind, or would he openly reject Julian’s “thoughtful” arrangement?

Julian let the question linger, pausing deliberately as his gaze swept over Gwyneth’s profile, noting how she instantly stiffened. Then, turning to Bennett with a practiced, insincere smile that screamed, *See how considerate I am?*, he continued:

“Gwyneth’s a project consultant now, so she won’t be needing that office anymore. Do you think that’s… suitable, Bennett?”

A flash of icy contempt flickered in Bennett’s deep eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared. He looked at Julian—calm, almost eerily so, as if he could see right through every petty trick Julian was playing.

His lips parted, and he uttered a single, clipped word:

“Fine.”

Julian was taken aback by Bennett’s cooperation. He’d actually agreed? Was his high-and-mighty brother really willing to settle for a secretary’s old office? For once, Julian felt a surge of superiority in front of the man who always seemed to outshine him. The twisted satisfaction gave him a perverse thrill.

Then another “brilliant” idea struck him. His fake smile grew even more “genuine” as he turned his attention to Gwyneth, his tone patronizingly certain, leaving no room for argument.

“Oh, almost forgot!” Julian exclaimed, as if the thought had just occurred to him. “Bennett’s heading over to Harvest Group tomorrow. He’ll definitely need someone capable to help him get up to speed.”

He looked straight at Gwyneth, ignoring the shock and resistance flaring in her eyes, and went on, making the decision for her without a second thought.

“Gwyneth, you’re in the consultant role now, and things aren’t too busy at the moment. Plus, you’re already familiar with the early stages of the Harvest Group project. Why don’t you move over for a few days and help Bennett out?”

Gwyneth was efficient, competent, and, most importantly, she knew Bennett well. She’d worked at Locke Group—she was the perfect candidate to keep an eye on Bennett, that troublemaker. Besides, Gwyneth adored him and was entirely loyal. Who better?

Of course, Julian couldn’t shake the suspicion that Bennett’s request to work on the Cloudview Resort project at Harvest Group was a calculated move. His older brother was always a formidable opponent. Handing this over to Gwyneth, rather than Queenie, seemed safer.

Julian adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and, with an air of authority that made it sound like the most ordinary personnel change, addressed Gwyneth with a hint of condescension, as if bestowing her an opportunity.

“Don’t worry—it’s only temporary. Once Bennett gets settled, you’ll come back. This arrangement makes the most sense, don’t you think, Dad?”

He finished by consulting Yale, performing the role of the dutiful son and team player to perfection.

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