The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 218 I Have Evidence

Upon hanging up, she relayed the instructions for the building’s decor and returned to the Harris residence.

The woman parked her car by the hillside and took out the spare keys to Treyton’s villa that he had given her prior.She went in and grabbed some things before heading to the ancestral hall leisurely.

As soon as she reached the entrance, she could already hear the sounds of sobbing from Hector’s wife, Nina Ross.

“Look, Marcus! You’ve seen Hector’s face now. This is all Gwendolyn’s doing. You can’t be partial toward her this time!”

Nina and Hector’s son, Luke, was just as livid. “Gwendolyn’s gone too far this time, Uncle Marcus. No matter what, my dad’s still her uncle and someone older than her. She can’t do this to him even if he’s done something to upset her!”

Amid all the complaints from Hector’s family, Marcus sat in his wheelchair in silence, fiddling with the prayer beads in his hand.

Leif stood next to him and sighed, looking as though he was withholding his words.

Noticing that, Marcus asked, “Is there something you want to say?”

“I wouldn’t dare.”

“It’s fine. I’m here, so speak your mind.”

Leif pondered briefly before stating, “I don’t think it’s wise to only listen to what Mr. Hector’s family has to say, Mr. Marcus. If Mr. Hector is accusing Ms. Gwendolyn of such acts, then there should at least be some form of proof.”

Lorelai was instantly enraged. “Hubby, you know Gwendolyn’s temper. She’s always been selfish and arrogant, so it’s really no surprise if she did this! Why would we need proof?”

Marcus remained quiet, and no one could tell what was on his mind.

Suddenly, Hector rose from his seat, walked toward the family altar, and knelt before it. “I, Hector Harris, swear on our ancestors that Gwendolyn did harm me with acid,” he declared firmly. “May the skies rumble and I be struck by lightning if I turn out to be lying!”

As soon as he finished, a thunderous boom sounded from outside.

Hector was so startled that he curled up into a ball on the floor, his legs trembling relentlessly.

Nina and Luke were just as terrified, and the color drained from their faces.

grim in an instant due to

from the entrance, piercing the eerie atmosphere

“It looks like you’re not being honest, Uncle Hector.

infuriated. “Gwendolyn! You made that

him

the sound of a thunderclap over the speakers, but she certainly

to be that scared of

“You!”

around and glared at

Gwendolyn pretended to be alarmed. “What happened to your face? ‘Idle and Lazy?’ Yup, these words suit you

fumed at the

man jumped up and stared at

you dare do the same to prove you didn’t do this

“Why should I need to swear on our ancestors? You chose to do that. It doesn’t mean I have

not to because you’re too

Too bad it’s not working.”

the family, Marcus gazed at Gwendolyn

the crowd could read his thoughts, nor did they dare say

have to come up with evidence that I did it. I won’t let your family and

Hector could respond. “Look at how she just called me by my name, Hubby! She doesn’t respect me at all! And when did I ever pick on her?” she

have to do with

that, Lorelai pouted and

If you’re accusing her

committed acts of violence against me there. Where am I supposed to find any evidence if she removed

know me, Marcus. I’ve always loved Gwendolyn. I’m a softie who’s never really

“That’s because you’ve always wanted to kill me, Uncle Hector. You got

the exact same thing you just accused

I do have proof.” With a grin, the woman opened

appeared nervous but