The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Gwendolyn slid the note back into her pocket and looked down without saying a word.

At the defendant’s table, Kylie didn’t seem to be in good spirits. When the clueless audience caught the sorrowful expression on her face, they lamented the nobility of her motherly love and kindness for her adopted son.

In contrast, Gwendolyn wore a mask of indifference. Despite her beauty, they accused her of being cold-hearted and thought she deserved to be put on the stand if she did commit murder.

The oblivious people at the public gallery had already made up their minds and were in favor of Kylie before the trial even started.

“Mr. Vidar Lund was extradited via an international arrest warrant. His crimes, if any, should’ve been judged through a trial by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Meanwhile, the defendant, Gwendolyn Shalders Harris, murdered Mr. Vidar Lund on their wedding day and hid his body. Until this day, his body is nowhere to be found. Your Honor, we demand a heavier sentence for the defendant for conducting such psychotic deeds!”

Gwendolyn was spacing out when she heard Kylie’s lawyer mention her name.

Something the lawyer said had caught her attention.

Charles’ body is missing? How can that be? I heard Cedrick ordered his men to send Charles’ body to the Newtons in Chanaea. Do the Newtons hate me so much that they collude with Her Highness and hide Charles’ body to ruin me?

Gwendolyn’s mind was a jumbled mess of speculations and theories.

“Your Honor, the defendant has something to say against the plaintiff’s complaint.” Jared raised his hand and spoke before he turned to Gwendolyn. “Ms. Harris, don’t be afraid. Tell the court what happened at Flola Grand Cathedral on the wedding day.”

The Harris family’s legal team had had it all planned out.

They would present the proof of Nico’s injury and other evidence to the court once Gwendolyn read the note.

At that moment, all eyes in the room were concentrated on Gwendolyn. No one knew what she was thinking.

“Ms. Harris, it’s your turn to speak,” Jared reminded her, pulling her out of her thought. “Don’t be scared and speak your mind. The judge is fair and will grant you justice.”

Gwendolyn lifted her gaze and glanced at Jared. She understood what he wanted her to do.

He was signaling her to shift the blame to Charles, letting him shoulder all the responsibility and infamy.

was merely putting on a performance for the living. Once everything ended, no one’s life would

something like that

used to admire and revere him. Besides, Charles had never harmed

didn’t owe her

how to love upon birth. The way

called out for the

out of her thoughts, Gwendolyn instinctively looked over her shoulder at Kieran and Treyton, who were sitting in the

brothers’ gazes were filled with conviction. They hinted at

inwardly and

at the plaintiff’s table and asked calmly, “Your Highness, do you know what

are you trying to

but everyone in the courtroom was stunned by Gwendolyn’s

through Jared and he broke the

If I lose this case, my bonus is as good as gone! My reputation as Chanaea’s top lawyer will be dragged through the

for the past

pulsing through her. Kylie shot a

unaware of his likes and dislikes. I could’ve slowly discovered them, but I’ve lost that chance forever

watermelon were his favorite fruits. He said life was bitter and tiring, hence his love for sweets. He disliked foie gras and chitlins because of the smell, regardless of the chefs’ skills. The woman he loved the most was me, and his lifelong pursuit was to marry me. Alas, I could never grant him those two wishes. On our wedding day, he chose to fulfill my wish

was taken aback by

Kylie’s face when she met

knew all about Charles’

was willing to jump in front of Gwendolyn to take the bullet for her without a second thought on the wedding day. It was the first time he had ever glared at Kylie. She could still remember every word he said. “Killing

down Gwendolyn, I’m sure

charges flashed across Kylie’s

counsel let out a relieved sigh at the

was conflicted, but before she could give voice to her thoughts, her lawyer whispered something in her

eyes widened in disbelief. The gaze she

Gwendolyn Shalders Harris! Trying to appeal to my emotions

gritted her teeth in anger and slammed her hand on the