The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 24 Who Is the Unlucky Person

Suzanna could barely hide her shock.

Who exactly is Gwendolyn? Sh*t! I thought she was done for, but now it seems I’m the one in trouble. How did she get to know the infamous Mr. Joaquin? I’ve read her background, and she’s just an orphan who grew up in an orphanage.

Suzanna suspected there was more to it, so she stealthily stepped back and made a phone call.

The spectators were now staring at Gwendolyn in awe.

Joaquin was the focus of everyone’s gaze, but he ignored it and knelt down beside Gwendolyn to knead her legs. He kept his gaze fixed on her as an adorable smile lit up his face.

“It has been a while since we last met! I must say, you’re looking more and more beautiful. Now, don’t be mad at me, or it’ll ruin your looks!”

Gwendolyn gently prodded Joaquin’s head with her fingertips. She leaned in close and whispered sternly, “Don’t do anything rash. Stick to the filming schedule, and do as you’re told. I won’t hesitate to tell Old Mr. Zipper if you cause any trouble.” The veiled threat was unmistakable, as Patrick Zipper was Joaquin’s grandfather.

“Please don’t! He’ll punish me severely!” Joaquin felt a chill go down his spine. Trying to appeal to her, he put on a pitiful expression and pleaded, “Don’t worry, Gwendolyn. I’ve always listened to you, haven’t I?”

A smile nudged Gwendolyn’s lips. “Apologize to the cleaner now.”

“Huh?” Joaquin blanched. “I’m Joaquin Zipper! Are you seriously asking me to apologize to a cleaner? What about my pride, Gwendolyn…”

Gwendolyn’s smile vanished. She told him sternly, “We’re civilized people, aren’t we? You threw a tantrum and created a mess. The cleaner didn’t do anything wrong but had to clear up your mess. Besides, you yelled at her when she tried to stop you. Shouldn’t you bear responsibility for what you did?”

Joaquin slumped his shoulders in defeat,

He turned over his shoulders to see the cleaner clearing up the mess he created earlier. Feeling bad, he trudged up to her and offered her a sincere apology. To make amends, he even gave her some money.

Overjoyed, the cleaner accepted his apology and compensation readily.

Gwendolyn then made arrangements so that Joaquin’s manager would compensate the film crew for the ruined props.

nail all his scenes in only a few takes, much

of himself, so a few smacks should

Gwendolyn increased as he

and acted sweetly by offering to buy her dinner to make up for his lack

he was persistent, Gwendolyn agreed to his

Joaquin put on a thorough

at Douglaf’s, the most opulent

the dark interior immediately caught her eye

at Gwendolyn after they ordered their food. He leaned over and asked in a low voice. “Do you recognize that man over there? He’s been

Maverick and Natasha having

Natasha gave her a smug and provoking look, indicating that she saw

looked away calmly. “That’s the CEO

head. “Ah, then the woman sitting next to him must be

her face was devoid of expression

was intrigued. “I heard he married someone and had the marriage kept a secret for three years before filing for divorce. I can’t help but wonder who

a look. “It

comprehend her words, and he slammed the table in shock.

loud that the adjoining few tables turned to look

right next to theirs,

glance, and he immediately covered his mouth. In a harsh whisper, he snapped, “Well done! He may be attractive, but he’s nothing but a liar and a cheat. You deserve someone better than

“So I’m the unlucky

He’s the unlucky one. He made a mistake in letting you go.

why not give me a chance? I’m pretty charming, I

upon hearing his proposal. As a result, she spilled the

“Gwendolyn, are you okay?”

I’ll deal with the stain in the

she got up and hurried to

conversation loud and clear from the table