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.

inside the room turned grim in an instant due

laughter rang out from the entrance, piercing the

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

“Gwendolyn! You made

dismissed him

had merely gotten Ezra to blare the sound of a thunderclap over the speakers, but she certainly didn’t expect Hector’s family to jump in fright

done something wrong to be that

“You!”

around and

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

fumed at the insults hurled

man jumped up and stared

courage to swear on our ancestors, Gwendolyn! Would you dare

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

you’re too afraid!” Luke chimed

bad it’s not working.” The woman beamed while

of the family, Marcus gazed at Gwendolyn tenderly, albeit still not

crowd could read his thoughts, nor did they

but that’s a baseless accusation. You’ll have to come up with evidence that I did it. I won’t let your family and Lorelai pick

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

“What does this have to do with

Lorelai pouted and moved

to Hector. “Gwendolyn’s right, Hector. If you’re accusing her of this, you have to show us the

of violence against me there. Where

down his face, he continued, “You 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

me, Uncle Hector. You got Luke to threaten Charles to hurt me while

doing the exact same

have proof.” With a grin, the woman opened up her bag, took out a properly-filed document, and handed it

appeared nervous but