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.

atmosphere inside the room turned grim in an instant due

rang out from the entrance, piercing the eerie atmosphere and capturing everyone’s

the door open with an orange-flavored lollipop in her mouth. “It looks like you’re not being honest, Uncle Hector. Even the skies aren’t buying your words,” she remarked with a

was infuriated. “Gwendolyn! You made that noise, didn’t

him

over the speakers,

something wrong to be that scared of

“You!”

around and

be alarmed. “What happened to your face? ‘Idle and Lazy?’ Yup, these

family fumed at the insults hurled

and stared at her in

least I had the courage to swear on our ancestors, Gwendolyn! Would you dare do the same to prove you didn’t do this

our ancestors? You chose to do that. It doesn’t mean

you’re too afraid!”

me? Too bad it’s not working.” The woman beamed while still

at Gwendolyn tenderly, albeit still not uttering a

one among the crowd could read his thoughts, nor did they dare

Uncle Hector, but that’s a baseless accusation. You’ll have to come up with evidence that I did it.

just called me by my name, Hubby! She doesn’t respect me at all! And when did I ever pick on her?” she whined, turning to

hurt. “What does this have to do with you? Be

and moved to stand

right, Hector. If you’re accusing her of this, you have

against me there. Where am I supposed to find any

know me, Marcus. I’ve always loved Gwendolyn. I’m a softie who’s never really had much ambition. Would I be pointing my finger at her if she didn’t actually

always wanted to kill me, Uncle Hector.

doing the

grin, the woman opened up her bag, took out a properly-filed document, and

appeared nervous but