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 to

laughter rang out from the entrance, piercing the eerie atmosphere

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

You

dismissed him with a

the sound of a thunderclap over the speakers, but she certainly didn’t expect

to be that scared of a little

“You!”

turned around and glared

alarmed. “What happened to your face?

fumed at

and stared at her in

our ancestors, Gwendolyn! Would you dare do the same to prove you didn’t do this

I need to swear on our ancestors? You chose to do that.

not to because you’re too afraid!” Luke chimed

you trying to provoke me? Too bad it’s not working.” The woman

family, Marcus gazed at Gwendolyn tenderly, albeit still

the crowd could read his thoughts, nor

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

jumped in before 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 whined, turning to

to hurt. “What does this have to

that, Lorelai pouted and moved to stand

right, Hector. If you’re accusing her

took me down to some unknown basement, and committed acts of violence against me there. Where am I supposed to find any evidence if she removed every trace

a softie who’s never really had much ambition. Would I be pointing my finger at her if she didn’t

course you would,” Gwendolyn commented before Marcus could. “That’s because you’ve always wanted to kill me, Uncle Hector. You got Luke to threaten Charles to hurt me while

the exact

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

nervous