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

an uncle, the man is too old to have children. It’s only a matter of

“Besides, Ryan is close with Justin. Our families will be brought closer with Bethany marrying

frown as Shannon convinced

a reputation for being a playboy, he was just playing the field, just

Bethany and Ryan were in

in the living room.

very much at home. Ryan went ahead and poured himself a drink instead of waiting for

here today,

though Gregory did not usually show his face. However,

spontaneous visit, Uncle Greg.” Ryan appeared close

that they were on a first-name

ready for dinner. Why don’t you join us?”

be staying for

“Is Bethany home? I need a word

and Shannon exchanged intriguing

of Ryan’s presence, Bethany could

hard to

occurred to her that the approach worked, and Ryan came to her house to see her.

into the room with her heart pounding out of her chest.