Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 674

Hearing Cynthia Lee’s words, she just smiled warmly and said, “Honestly, I don’t know her as well as her brother does. Dennis gave me all the details—he just wants Audrey and Camila to have a good time tonight.”

Cynthia chuckled, nodding in agreement. “That’s Dennis for you. He’s always had a soft spot for his cousin.”

There was a touch of envy in her voice, barely hidden under her smile.

People in town loved to say she was the belle of Cabinda’s social scene, the queen bee of every charity gala and summer garden party—but everyone knew, if you were honest, that Audrey Williams was the real deal.

NextGen Technologies might have been built from the ground up by Dennis, but Audrey was the beloved only daughter, pampered and adored.

With that, Audrey was the town’s undisputed princess.

Everyone in Cabinda knew that the famously stoic Mr. Williams would bend over backward for his little girl.

And Audrey herself? She was impressive in her own right. She played the piano, painted, could quote Shakespeare at the drop of a hat, and had graduated from an Ivy League school with dual degrees in Business and Finance.

She’d even managed an overseas branch of The Smith Group while still in college, and made quite a name for herself.

Everyone knew, now that she was back, she’d be stepping into a leadership role at NextGen Technologies, right alongside her brother.

But it was more than just her résumé—Audrey had a way about her, a natural charisma that drew people in like sunlight at noon. You just couldn’t ignore her.

Every eligible bachelor in Cabinda seemed hopelessly smitten.

Tonight, at her welcome home dinner at the Oakridge Country Club, there was no question—Audrey Williams was the star of the show.

Cynthia Lee didn’t fool herself into thinking she could ever compete with Audrey. She knew her place.

Charlotte could only sigh. In these old-money circles, word traveled fast, and rumors stuck like honey. She knew her father had been hoping for a match with the Lee family for years…

But forced marriages never end well, she thought to herself.

She was about to change the subject when Cynthia Lee piped up from nearby.

With a bright smile, Cynthia said, “Now that Audrey’s back for good, isn’t this a double blessing? Grandpa Williams, you should be thrilled!”

Mr. Williams, still grumpy, looked at her with curiosity. “Double blessing? What do you mean?”

Cynthia smiled sweetly. “Well, Audrey’s home—that’s wonderful news. And… perhaps there’s happy news coming from Dennis’s side, too…”

She let her words hang in the air for a moment, feigning embarrassment, then quickly corrected herself. “I mean, Dennis isn’t leaving either. Soon you’ll have both your grandchildren right here with you—what could be better?”