The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 189 Cook A Meal For You

Upon seeing Charles enter with his men, Shirley immediately slumped into the chair.

She had heard from acquaintances at the police station that Charles was planning to leave Fairlake, so why hadn’t he left yet?

With him around, that day was going to be tough for her.

The Lane family’s bodyguards quickly lost their confidence when faced with the police officers brandishing stun batons.

Samantha sat on the ground, feeling utterly defeated.

However, as Charles entered, his gaze remained fixed on Gwendolyn.

Maintaining an upright and composed posture, he walked over to sit beside Gwendolyn.

The latter unconsciously furrowed her brows but quickly concealed any underlying emotions. She then redirected her attention to Shirley and Samantha across from her.

“Samantha, I don’t feel like wasting any more time on this. The police station will handle the crimes you and the Lane family committed. You will repay every penny of the money you owe me with interest. If the funds are insufficient, you’ll have to sell properties or mortgage Lane Group.”

Shirley and Samantha felt resigned, but under Charles’ pressure, they remained silent and played dumb.

Gwendolyn gently smoothed her skirt and looked at Charles beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness.

“Charles, I’m feeling slightly tired, so I’ll leave the rest to you. By the way, Samantha has a penchant for tearing paper. How about letting her tear all the papers in the hallway into shreds before taking them back to the police station? What do you think?”

Charles raised his gaze, his deep and gentle blue eyes meeting hers.

“All right, I’ll do as you say, but…”

He paused for a moment and gently took hold of Gwendolyn’s hand before continuing, “I’ve done you such a big favor, yet you stood me up last night. It’s time to make up to me, don’t you think?”

Gwendolyn smiled, her eyes filled with warmth and her voice velvety. “Of course, to make it up to you, why don’t you come to Bay Villa tonight after you finish work? I’ll personally cook you a meal. How does that sound?”

Charles was pleasantly surprised.

On second thought, he remembered that annoying person in her villa. “But there’s someone in your villa who I’d rather not see.”

“That’s not a big deal.”

Gwendolyn shrugged indifferently. “He’s just my servant. We’ll have a few drinks together in the evening, and I’ll have him stand by to pour your drinks. How about that?”

her calm expression, his eyes filled with indulgence. Then,

head back now and wait for

her hand from Charles’ palm and turned to look at Justin. “Stay here and see if Charles needs any further assistance. No

“Yes, Ms. Shalders.”

her gaze away, turned around, and left Bay Villa, leaving the stage to Charles and

she got into the car that her expression gradually

wet wipes in her bag and cleaned her

family matter resolved and still having some time on her hands, she made a

the afternoon, then returned to Bay Villa two hours earlier than

return, she found Maverick squatting on

special drug in his body already wearing off, he found these household chores much easier to

back so early today. It’s only mid-afternoon. I suppose you’re not ready for

nodded gently and stood motionless at

washed his hands, and walked over to help her fetch the slippers from the

in removing her coat and hung

completing these tasks, he resumed cleaning

sat on the sofa and silently observed Maverick as he

minutes, she finally spoke. “Put aside what

“All right.”

to her respectfully. He then knelt on one knee beside

was pleased with his

his chin, she closely observed his

sickly pallor

handsome, they now held a sharper

still prefer your state when under the influence of the

curving mischievously. “How about I inject another dose of the special drug and continue tormenting you for a few more days until I grow tired of it before giving you

hitched, and his dark eyes flickered with

Is she for real?

023 special drug was excruciatingly painful, compounded by the fact that his back still bore wounds that would intensify

could

your command and as long as you can

“Really?”

higher, forcing

onto her starry

but laugh. She released her grip on his chin. “Just teasing you. I’m not

lowered his gaze, remaining

the momentary jest, Gwendolyn adopted a solemn expression and shifted the conversation to business. “Your subordinates seem formidable, especially Nico. If they were to fight with trained military elites, what would be their