The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Cedrick was speechless. I doubt there’s anything I can say to calm her down.

Thus, he unwillingly returned to the couch and dove back into his work.

The room went silent, and neither of them uttered another word for hours.

However, the sound of their typing and writing blended harmoniously with each other.

Another two hours passed before Parker slowly opened the door. Instead of entering the room, she waited for Gwendolyn outside. “There’ll be a shareholder meeting in fifteen minutes, Ms. Harris. All directors are already waiting for you in the conference room.”

“All right. I’ll be there soon.” Upon turning off her computer, Gwendolyn glanced at Cedrick, who was wholly focused on his writing.

Instead of bothering him, she headed to the conference room.

When the directors spotted Gwendolyn, their expressions turned serious, and the atmosphere shifted subtly.

Meanwhile, Robert, who met with her at the office earlier, glared at her.

Gwendolyn noticed it, but she ignored him and started the meeting.

The meeting was boring as it was primarily about the reports on the monthly sales, the progress of various projects, and other things. It lasted for an hour and a half.

Gwendolyn felt a little tired, she didn’t show it on her face and continued to listen attentively.

Eventually, the meeting reached its end. Gwendolyn customarily announced, “If there’s nothing else, our monthly meeting will end here.”

The majority of attendants started turning off their laptops and packing their things.

I visited you earlier, Ms. Harris. What were you doing in the office with him

His words startled everyone.

stared at Robert with widened eyes, shocked. Although, they were secretly impressed by

he was clearly putting Gwendolyn on the spot by questioning her about her relationship

lifted her eyes coldly. There were no traces of awkwardness on her countenance as she answered nonchalantly, “Cedrick and my wedding will

Not only do you feel unashamed for flirting in the company office, but you also make it sound normal! What makes you think any of us will believe an incompetent leader

response, Gwendolyn slapped the table loudly,

it for a few days? So what if I acted a little romantic with my future husband? I can’t tell whether you’re a busybody or an undisciplined man who disrespects your superior by questioning her about this in a meeting. Also, did you seriously call me incompetent? Are you saying you can

A few people snickered.

little, she rebuked me several times more. I’m a veteran in this

do whatever you want just because you’re a thirty-year-old veteran in this company, Mr. Black. I’m not as lenient as

treat me with respect, yet you

you so surprised?” Arching her eyebrow, Gwendolyn grinned casually. “A new broom sweeps clean, you know? You ran head-first into a cannonball, so

of Jenson Group and that both companies are rivals, yet you let him stay

severe matter, so all the directors immediately put on serious expressions. A solemn atmosphere promptly settled in the conference

the documents! However, if I do, all the directors

train of thought ended there, she grinned and unleashed the ace up her sleeve. “I’m pregnant

comprehend

continued, “The doctor said I should be more mindful of my health because my first pregnancy involves twins. So, Cedrick is here to

paled, unable to utter another

other directors swiftly reacted to

Ms. Harris! That’s wonderful news! You and

Ms. Harris is pregnant, she’s still so hardworking. Mr.

matters! He