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.

on the film set that afternoon had a positive effect on Joaquin as he managed to nail all his scenes in only a few takes, much to the delight of

her lips. “He’s young and too full of himself, so a few smacks should do

Gwendolyn increased as he nodded

time to get off work, Joaquin grabbed Gwendolyn’s hand and acted sweetly by offering to buy

persistent, Gwendolyn agreed

avoid getting hounded by the obsessive fans and have dinner in peace, Joaquin put on a thorough disguise. His

the most opulent restaurant

caught her eye as she preferred dining in dimly lit environments

looks 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 looking in our direction

turned over her shoulder to see Maverick and Natasha having dinner

and provoking look, indicating that she saw herself as

calmly. “That’s the CEO

him must be his fiancée whom he announced he

faltered slightly, but her face was devoid

someone and had the marriage kept a secret for three years before filing for divorce.

a

her reply. It took him a few seconds to comprehend her words, and he slammed the table in shock.

that the adjoining few tables turned to

who was sitting at the table right next to theirs, furrowed

Joaquin a reproachful 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

I’m the

waved quickly and said earnestly, “No, definitely not. He’s the unlucky one. He made a mistake in letting you go. That’s

why not give me a chance? I’m pretty charming, I know how to make people

she spilled the

“Gwendolyn, are you okay?”

fine. I’ll deal with the stain in the

got up and hurried

loud and clear from the table