The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 412

“At this hour?” Gregory looked at the time and frowned. “He should know that Justin isn’t home, and it’s almost dinner. Why did he come at-”

“Oh, Greg. Ryan doesn’t pay us a visit every day. Don’t read too much. into it. Ryan could be here for Bethany, for all we know.” Shannon clung to Gregory’s arm.

“Shannon, are you saying that Bethany and Ryan are…” Gregory was surprised.

“You’ve been too busy with work to pay attention to your daughter. doubt you know what’s going on with Bethany.”

Shannon poked her husband on the arm and said with a pout, Bethany has always had a crush on Ryan.”

Gregory was shocked. “So Bethany likes Ryan? I couldn’t tell at all.”

“Girls can be shy. It’s not something she’ll talk about openly.”

Shannon looked abashed for her daughter.

“It’s not something to tread lightly on. Bethany’s marriage is essential to our family’s future.”

Gregory turned solemn. “Bethany is my first daughter and the apple of my eye. It’s imperative that she marry into the right family. She must pick one of the finest men in all of Savrow.”

Shannon said, “The Hoffmans belong to a handful of the rich and powerful in Savrow. Plus, Ryan is Logan’s only grandson. Even thought

to have children. It’s only a matter of time before the family business is passed

Justin. Our families will be

his frown as

playing the field, just like most guys do, especially when they were used to getting

following the teenage playbook. Bethany and Ryan were

the

Justin at Tideview Manor when he was a kid, so he felt very much at home. Ryan went ahead and poured himself a

brings you here today, Ryan?”

and Shannon came to welcome him, even though Gregory did not usually show his face. However, after a conversation

spontaneous visit, Uncle Greg.” Ryan

were on a first-name basis.

dinner. Why don’t you join us?” Shannon extended the

won’t be staying for dinner.”

declined and added, “Is Bethany home? I need

Shannon exchanged intriguing looks.

Bethany could not wait to

once reminded her to play hard to get, so she resisted meeting Ryan

and Ryan came to her house to

into the room with her heart pounding out of her