THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 16

"Yes, Mrs. Sylvester, I'm here. Please go ahead." Her assistant's respectful voice came clearly over the phone.

Beatrice didn't waste a moment. "I need you to book me a swimming instructor. As soon as I'm out of the hospital, I want to start lessons."

"A swimming instructor?" There was a note of disbelief in the assistant's voice. "Ma'am, you… you want to learn to swim?"

Who on earth had ever heard of a woman in her seventies suddenly deciding to learn how to swim?

"That's right!" Beatrice declared with the conviction of someone taking a vow. "I want to learn to swim."

She prided herself on being a sensible mother-in-law. In the future, if she and her daughter-in-law ever ended up in deep water—literally—she'd be able to save herself.

Not only would she be able to save herself, but she'd also haul her beloved daughter-in-law out with her.

Yes!

She was amazing!

She was, without a doubt, the most amazing woman in the universe!

The Sylvester family was blessed beyond belief to have a daughter-in-law like hers.

And Gordon—having a mother like her? He must have saved the world in a past life to get this lucky!

After hanging up, Beatrice immediately dialed Gordon. Before he could even say a word, she launched in, "Listen up, you silly boy. Having a mother like me is the best thing that's ever happened to you. You must've racked up some serious good karma in your last life!"

Having finished her dramatic monologue, Beatrice hung up, leaving her son no chance to reply.

Sitting in his car, Gordon stared at his phone in bewilderment.

What on earth was his mother up to this time?

Meanwhile—

The car slowed to a stop, and the driver turned back, speaking respectfully, "Mr. Sylvester, Mr. Cumming, we've arrived."

Skyler was the first to step out. "Uncle, I'll head in first."

Gordon nodded slightly.

The car was parked before a stately manor.

This was the residence of the city's most renowned physician: Dr. Hackett Shepherd.

Dr. Shepherd was a legend—said to work miracles, and so sought after that getting an appointment with him was next to impossible.

Skyler had shelled out a six-figure sum just to get a slot for three o'clock that afternoon.

Inside, banners and plaques lined the walls, each one a grateful tribute from patients he'd helped.

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