The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

At that moment, all eyes were on Maverick.

Maverick didn’t panic at all as he joked with a playful smirk, “It’s nothing. I just think Mr. Scott is a very impressive

bootlicker.”

He was subtly mocking Matthew for buttering him up and also expressed disdain for Charles.

Maverick and Charles stared at each other and sensed the obvious hostility in each other’s eyes. Sparks flew, and

the air was thick with tension as the two of them traded blows.

The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense, so much so that no one dared to make a sound.

Gwendolyn tapped on the table amidst the strained atmosphere and reminded, “Let’s get down to business. My

time is precious.”

Both of the men instantly reined in their temper and returned their attention to the main issue at hand.

Charles took another look at the documents before looking at Shirley and Samantha. “Mrs. Lane, you should

provide solid evidence since you’re accusing Gwendolyn of being the mastermind. Otherwise, I’ll have to let her

go.”

Shirley bit her lip.

All the evidence had been destroyed by Gwendolyn’s bodyguards before they left yesterday. Apart from the injuries

on Samantha and the testimonies of the housekeepers and bodyguards at home, Shirley had nothing to present.

I thought we could quietly pin the crime on Gwendolyn with the help of someone at Fairlake Police Station. Who

would have thought that Charles would appear out of nowhere, leaving me with no other options?

Shirley couldn’t accept the outcome, and all she could do was glare at Gwendolyn angrily. “Just because you have

powerful backers doesn’t mean that you can do whatever you want. If you overstep your bounds, sooner or later,

you’ll stumble!”

Gwendolyn appeared relaxed and carefree as she twirled her hair around her fingertips out of boredom.

She raised her eyebrows when she heard Shirley’s words. “You’re absolutely right, Mrs. Lane. However, I don’t

know when I’ll stumble. The good days for the Lane family are coming to an end soon.”

“You!” Shirley was enraged. The Lane Group was the result of generations of hard work by the Lane family. She

gritted her teeth at the thought of that and asked, “Even if you don’t admit to intentionally hurting my daughter or

damaging our car, the fact remains that you stole our Fruit of Prosperity. If we search your place, we’ll find it. Don’t

you dare claim otherwise!”

“Oh, about that.” Gwendolyn thought for a moment and graciously admitted, “When you invited me to visit the

Lane residence, I was captivated by the fresh orange tree, so I took it with me. If you’re not happy about that,

should I return it?”

Return it? What a load of cr*p! She’s eaten all of our Fruit of Prosperity!

“Since you took it, pay for it!”

“Sure.” Gwendolyn agreed without hesitation.

Shirley was momentarily taken aback because she hadn’t anticipated Gwendolyn to be so straightforward. Then,

she quickly added in a feisty manner, “I want cash!”

That tree was very expensive. I will multiply the price several times and rip this little girl off!

“As you wish, Mrs. Lane,” Gwendolyn said with a casual smile as she texted William before looking at Matthew. “Mr.

Scott, Mrs. Lane wants cash. I’ve asked the bodyguards to bring the cash. Make sure your subordinates let them

through when they arrive.”

Matthew keenly noticed the mention of “bodyguards.” How many people are coming?

However, pressured by Charles’ presence, he dared not ask and could only nod stiffly. “All right. Don’t worry.”

The interrogation room regained its’ tranquility in the few minutes it took for the bodyguard to show up.

Charles and Gwendolyn’s gazes met from afar, and Charles smiled gently. His deep blue, almond-shaped eyes

seemed to possess a bewitching charm that captivated people’s hearts.

However, Gwendolyn was expressionless, and the look in her eyes remained indifferent.

Maverick keenly noticed the two of them exchanging glances.

Did something happen between them?

He discovered that Gwendolyn’s eyes held a hint of indescribable complexity every time she looked at Charles.

She didn’t have much of a reaction when Sherman was sent away, so… could it be that she likes Charles?

Maverick’s chest tightened slightly, and he coughed twice.

It was so loud and abrupt that even Shirley, Samantha, and Matthew noticed it.

However, Gwendolyn and Charles ignored him and continued to stare at each other until the door to the

interrogation room opened.

William was the first to walk in with two large black cases in his hands.

Shirley was about to mock Gwendolyn for bringing too little money when she saw more men stepping in with black

cases after William.

In the end, a total of twenty-five black-clad bodyguards stood in a neat row in front of the interrogation room,

making for an intimidating scene.

Matthew was dumbfounded, while Shirley and Samantha were already used to it.

However, both women expressed strong dissatisfaction and disapproval toward Gwendolyn’s flashy, attention-

seeking behavior.

Maverick, who was standing next to Gwendolyn, keenly spotted Nico among the bodyguards.

I can’t believe this rascal actually disobeyed my orders. Since when did he take the liberty of becoming

Gwendolyn’s bodyguard?

Sensing the sharp gaze of his own boss, Nico flashed Maverick a cheeky, silly grin while standing at the back of the

entourage.

Now that everyone had arrived, Gwendolyn looked at Shirley with a playful smirk in her captivating eyes. “Mrs.

Lane, I’ve brought the money. Make sure you hold onto it firmly.”

Shirley could vaguely sense a threat in her words.

Gwendolyn waved her hand, and the bodyguards stepped forward and opened the suitcases one by one. They each

contained a million in cash, neatly stacked in bundles. The bodyguards then proceeded to pour the money directly

onto Shirley and Samantha’s desks.

The sound of rustling paper bills filled the air.

The scene was picturesque.

Shirley and Samantha’s table couldn’t hold the cash, and a lot of paper bills spilled all over the place and even hit

their legs and arms. Samantha’s freshly bandaged wound began to bleed again after she was struck, which caused

her to cry out in pain.

The Lane family’s bodyguard was unable to enter the interrogation room, leaving Samantha without any

assistance. Shirley had no choice but to step forward and shield her daughter herself.

The bodyguards were initially pouring the cash onto the table, but when the table could no longer hold the huge pile

of cash that resembled a tiny hill, they started pouring it directly onto Shirley and Samantha.

Shirley and Samantha were quickly buried by cash.

All the police officers present in the interrogation room were astounded by the extravagant scene of money being

dumped on people.

Matthew quickly noticed that despite Shirley’s protection, Samantha’s wounds still bled. He gave Charles a worried

look. “Mr. Newton, don’t you think it’s a bit too much?”

The act of literally burying people with cash in the police station’s interrogation room was truly a first in history!

It was simply shocking, outrageous, and utterly insane!

Charles was admiring Gwendolyn’s wicked expression as she reveled in her revenge, and he felt slightly annoyed at

being interrupted. “One asked for money, and the other provided. Yes, it’s a lot of money, but there’s nothing

wrong with it.”

Matthew couldn’t do anything about it since even the person with the most authority insisted that there wasn’t a

problem.

A single case held one million, and each of the twenty-five bodyguards carried two suitcases, amounting to a

whopping fifty million in cash poured directly onto them. This was definitely enough to bury them alive.

Such a ruthless act wasn’t something anyone could do.

Matthew had to re-evaluate Gwendolyn.

The colossal amount of cash rendered Shirley and Samantha immobile as their bodies were completely submerged

beneath all the bills with only their heads exposed. That was their first time experiencing what it was like to be

surrounded by cash.

The interrogation room’s floor was littered with plenty of loose change, but not a single police officer dared to bend

down and sneak some into their pockets. However, their eyes were filled with envy as they looked at Shirley and

Samantha.

A whopping fifty million! We’d be more than happy to be showered with that kind of money!

Gwendolyn was admiring the scene, wearing a mischievous and unrestrained grin on her face. She was completely

unaware that two men were staring at her intently from the side.

After a while, she got up and walked toward Shirley and Samantha before casually picking up a wad of cash from

the ground and gently placing it on Samantha’s head.

Her actions were graceful and dignified, and her face exuded an icy, haughty charm.

That wad of cash became the last straw that crushed Samantha’s sanity.

She screamed and sobbed when she could no longer tolerate the humiliation.

Gwendolyn shushed her before saying, “Hold onto my money carefully; I’ll soon be taking it all back, principal and

interest!”