The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Everyone directed their gazes at Asher, who had voiced his opposition to the marriage.

He uttered solemnly, “Cedrick, don’t think we will marry her off easily just because you got her pregnant. Even if she never gets married and gives birth to these two children, the Harris family will support them for a lifetime.”

Marcus’ face darkened as he shouted, “Enough!” “Dad, although you are the ultimate decision-maker, I have to remind you that ever since Mom passed away, I have been the one rearing Kiddo like a mother. Regarding her marriage, I hope you can discuss it with me.”

In that aspect, only Asher was capable of controlling Gwendolyn.

Marcus did not agree with him, but he did not directly refuse either. “Let’s eat first. After dinner, you can all have a proper discussion,” was all he said in the end.

“All right,” Asher replied.

The sound of cutleries clanking against each other resumed as they began eating New Year’s Eve dinner in silence.

After the meal, Lorelai took Marcus upstairs to watch the countdown celebration, leaving Asher, Sienna, Kieran, Treyton, Cedrick, and Gwendolyn in the living room.

Gwendolyn knew Asher was still angry, so she dared not sit down and stood obediently on the side. Cedrick also did not take a seat, standing with her.

Asher sat in the middle of the couch, maintaining an upright posture. A terrifying aura enveloped him.

Sienna sat beside him while Treyton and Kieran sat on separate couches on either side.

There was a chilling atmosphere in the air, reminiscent of a trial in a courtroom.

Gwendolyn anxiously lowered her head, feeling suffocated under the tension. Cedrick clutched her sweaty palm to give her a sense of security while urging her to relax.

A few more minutes passed, and Asher began to speak sinisterly. “Gwendolyn, well done! You have decided to give me a huge surprise during the holidays. Do you want me to break your arm or leg? Choose one for yourself.”

Alarmed by the threat, Gwendolyn felt her heart skip a beat. Before she could speak, however, Treyton stood up for her. “Asher, we must be careful with her for the first few months. No hitting is allowed. Plus, she’s carrying twins!”

Kieran chimed in, “Cedrick should take full responsibility. Break his legs first before anything else.”

Sienna nodded in agreement.

glared at Cedrick in annoyance but did not immediately pass judgment on him. Instead,

bring this up on New Year’s Eve. You thought I wouldn’t be able to do anything to you when Dad is present,

lip and lowered her head

disrupting the solemn atmosphere. “Asher,

a fierce glare and retorted, “I know! If you interrupt again, I’ll

shut his mouth and

table earlier, so you already knew about it beforehand, it seems? To think I was the only

Treyton, who was seated on the adjacent couch, extended two fingers and gestured them

reminder that

provocative gesture successfully ignited

anger was directed at

fiercely kicked him and yelled, “It’s been a long time since you’ve been hit. Is that why you’re itching for a beating,

“Ouch!”

a soft hiss, painfully rubbing his knee that was kicked. Beads of cold sweat

and said, “Kiddo, I endured the first wave of Marcus’ anger for you. I have already tried my best to help

at him gratefully. “Thank you, Treyton, for helping me! But please don’t say anything anymore. I’m afraid

Treyton lapsed into

down his spine as

Asher. “Hubby, since this has already happened, what’s the point of holding Gwen accountable now? You’re just concerned about Cedrick and still harbor some resentment toward him. How about you come up with a way to teach

not help but

lesson… I thought convincing Kieran to let Cedrick off would be the only challenge, but as it stands, I have to convince all

thoughts, Cedrick stepped forward and declared calmly, “I’m willing to accept any punishment from the three of you, including the punishment meant for Gwenny. I’ll take

combined punishment from the three of them is much more terrifying than you can

eyebrow and snorted coldly. “All right, you agreed to this. If you

corners of his lips into a smile as

have no say in the matter? Couldn’t they at least consider

of the four men in the living room were

festive occasion, so let’s do it today! If you can walk back to

remained plastered

Please take it easy! Don’t push him too hard and risk destroying him. The happiness of my future lies in your