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

children. It’s only

Our families

as

reputation for being a playboy, he was just playing the field, just like most guys do, especially when they were used to getting whatever

had been there and done that. Ryan would focus on family life when he had enough of following the teenage playbook. Bethany and Ryan were in the same social class. When they married each

in the living

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

here today,

usually show his face. However, after a conversation with his wife, Gregory

for the spontaneous visit, Uncle Greg.” Ryan appeared close to

they were on

were just getting ready for dinner. Why don’t you join us?” Shannon

won’t be staying for

added, “Is Bethany home?

and Shannon exchanged intriguing

of Ryan’s presence, Bethany could not wait to see him.

reminded her to play hard to get, so

to her that the approach worked, and Ryan came to her house to

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