The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 475

She was the daughter-in-law of the Hartley family. She had married into the family at thirty. Her husband, Emerson Hartley, was the head of Hartley Group, worth billions. But less than three years into the marriage, Emerson died of a sudden heart attack, leaving behind a massive inheritance and a pack of Hartley relatives circling like vultures.

Winifred, however, held her ground against the wolves, securing her position as the Chairwoman of the Hartley Group with ruthless, swift tactics. Rumor had it she held leverage over many family members, and some even whispered that she had a hand in Emerson's death. Of course, given Winifred's domineering methods, no one dared speak such things to her face.

Even more famous than her business acumen was her "hobby." Since her husband's death, Winifred had lived a life of nightly indulgence, with a constant stream of young, handsome men by her side.

Clive had seen her once from a distance at a gala. Back then, she was still Mrs. Hartley, wearing a tight cheongsam. She was plump then, but not bloated like she was now. Her makeup had been heavy, her fingers laden with gem rings, and a diamond the size of a pigeon's egg hung around her neck. She walked with a swaying, fleshy momentum, chin held high, looking down on everyone. At the time, people at the gala snickered behind their hands, joking that Emerson had "heavy tastes" for marrying someone so gluttonous in every sense.

Clive had just treated it as gossip then. But now...

Clive closed his eyes, his nails cutting into his palms. Who could have imagined the day would come when he would have to grovel to this mountain of flesh?

The crystal chandelier cast a harsh glare. Winifred leaned back into the leather sofa, her fingertips tapping the wine glass. Her gaze swept over Clive without attempting to hide her assessment. Her stare was like a sharp knife, scraping inch by inch over his face, shoulders, and waist, finally landing on his tense knuckles. The corner of her mouth hooked up.

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