The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

One week remained until the wedding, and Gwendolyn refused to let any time go to waste.

Taking over Harris Group came with a multitude of responsibilities, and there were numerous projects that needed her attention.

Thankfully, Cedrick proved to be a valuable ally during this busy period. He meticulously made notes on the documents Gwendolyn needed to review, allowing her to work through them more efficiently.

Together, they headed to the Harris Group office and prepared for another day of productive work.

Cedrick set up his laptop on the coffee table, diligently working on projects from the Jenson Group while also assisting Gwendolyn whenever he could.

They worked side by side, matching each other’s pace and sharing a focused determination.

Knock, knock…

In the afternoon, Parker, Gwendolyn’s assistant, urgently knocked on the CEO’s office door. “Ms. Harris, something important has come up!”

However, upon seeing Cedrick in the room, Parker hesitated, seemingly troubled by his presence.

Gwendolyn looked up from her typing and reassured her, saying, “Please, Parker, speak freely. Mr. Jenson is part of our team. There’s no need to worry about him.”

Parker had no choice but to steel herself as she delivered the troubling news to Gwendolyn. “Ms. Harris, this is regarding the Synergy Project we’ve been working on. The marketing plan is ready, and we were planning to initiate a trial run today. However, we discovered that…”

Gwendolyn frowned. “Discovered what?”

Sensing the tension in the room, Cedrick halted his work and turned his full attention toward Parker.

Parker’s voice grew smaller as she stole glances at Cedrick. “One of the subsidiaries under Jenson Group unexpectedly announced a new project just before our plan launch. The content of their project is exactly the same as ours. The higher-ups at Harris Group are in an uproar because of this, and they s-suspect…”

Cedrick interjected with a serious expression, “They suspect that I stole the planning proposal for Harris Group’s new project while I am here taking care of Gwenny?”

Parker lowered her head and fell silent, confirming Cedrick’s statement.

silence descended upon the office as Gwendolyn contemplated the gravity

directors has gathered in the conference room. They are expecting you to call for a meeting and provide an explanation for the losses incurred by Harris

and effort to had been stolen, resulting in significant

situation that required Gwendolyn to

issue. Please inform them that I will join

“Very well.”

room

His chest felt tight as he realized that she seemed to be

“Gwenny…”

few deep breaths. “Do you suspect me as

didn’t respond as she remained focused on her

grew, and tears welled up in his eyes. “It’s not me,” he muttered, clenching his fists tightly as he

entire board of Harris Group suspected him. All he wanted was Gwendolyn’s

her subordinates, Gwendolyn looked

gently. “Don’t be silly, Cedrick. I never doubted you even for

the project to proceed under Jenson Group’s subsidiaries if he had

independently from the parent company and were not obligated to disclose their project plans. Their responsibilities were solely limited to submitting monthly sales reports and annual

leaked information, therefore, had to be a deliberate act by someone

grabbed her hand and said, “Leave it to me. I will find out what happened and give you

is crucial since it involves one of Jenson Group’s subsidiaries. As for how the project was leaked from Harris

doubled as both of them worked together on

will be challenging to uncover the whole truth in such a short time,”

give him a gentle kiss on the lips. “Don’t worry, Cedrick. I will handle

eyes gleamed brightly, radiating an unmistakable sense of control over the

hand, content that he had her unwavering

half-hour, a cacophony of voices reached Gwendolyn’s ears as she approached

and shot Parker

into an abrupt silence. The board of directors

and purpose toward the head of the table,