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.

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

His words startled everyone.

crowd stared at Robert with widened eyes, shocked. Although,

was clearly putting Gwendolyn on the spot by questioning her about her relationship in front of

no traces of awkwardness on her countenance as she answered nonchalantly, “Cedrick and my wedding will be held next week, Mr. Black. What do you think we were

CEO of the company, Ms. Harris! 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 like you can do a good

Gwendolyn slapped the table loudly, frightening many

saying I can’t manage the company well, but can you? If I hand you my position, can you even run 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 somehow tell I’m incapable of increasing the company’s profits for this year even though I just started working not long ago? Are you telling us you have the

A few people snickered.

flushed with anger. Even though I only criticized her a little, she rebuked me several times more. I’m a veteran in this company,

“Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’re a thirty-year-old veteran in this company, Mr. Black.

“Even your father needs to treat

broom sweeps clean, you know? You

You know he’s the CEO of Jenson Group and that both companies are rivals, yet you let him stay in your office! I really suspect you’re intentionally

the directors immediately put on serious expressions.

Cedrick in my office, I even allowed him to read all the documents! However, if I do, all the directors here will explode in anger. In fact, they’ll vote to kick me out

her train of thought ended there, she grinned and unleashed

failing to comprehend the intention

mindful of my health because my first pregnancy involves twins. So, Cedrick is here to take care of

You…” He paled, unable to utter another

reacted to the

news! You and Mr. Jenson

still so hardworking.

his company matters!