The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

His eyes turned scarlet. He clutched Gwendolyn’s wrist, not noticing that he was gripping her so tightly that her skin was turning pale.

Cedrick shoved him away, wrapped Gwendolyn in his arms, and massaged her wrist.

Gwendolyn sighed. Her tone was stern as she said, “You acted rashly tonight, Treyton. I understand how you must be feeling, but I don’t agree with you giving away fifteen percent of the company’s shares to the Newton family.”

Treyton gaped at her in disbelief. “For all your talk about being sisters with Jennifer, you won’t even save her when she’s in trouble. When have you become so unfeeling, Gwendolyn?”

“Me, unfeeling?”

Gwendolyn was incredulous. Her rage began to boil.

As Treyton had had a traumatic night, she did her best to remain patient. “I don’t want to hold a grudge against somebody who can’t think straight. We’ll talk about this tomorrow.”

Treyton’s gaze grew cold.

Everything that had happened at the party had lost him his wits. “I’ll do it myself if you won’t. My shares, my call.”

He turned to go, but Gwendolyn had enough. Done with coddling him, she dashed forward and slapped him across the face.

Smack!

The crisp slap echoed in the air.

As she had used her full strength, Treyton’s face tilted to the side, and a red imprint of her hand appeared instantly on his cheek. He stared at her, dumbstruck.

Cedrick, too, was stunned. He remained rooted to the spot.

Massaging his stinging cheek, Treyton fumed, “How dare you hit me, Gwendolyn?”

Faced with his accusatory glare, Gwendolyn raised her chin defiantly.

“I’m not hitting you as your little sister but as the head of the Harris family. Now would you calm down? Can you listen to me?”

She looked stern, like the head of the family she was.

he did not say

had regained some control, she continued, “You’re a smart man, Treyton. I’ll give you some time to cool down and reflect on your actions. Before you think things through, you’re not allowed to

somewhat hurt. “Are you placing

arrest? Think of it as grounding. It’s your punishment for speaking so rudely

who aren’t on active duty to surround this villa? I don’t want even an ant

nodded decisively. “Very

batons. You have my permission

his laughter. If it came to that, she would still be the one

the head of the family, and everybody must obey me with no exceptions. If you won’t, we’re going to the ancestral hall and

snorted. “You think I’m scared of a

you pass out and spend the next two weeks in bed. By then, you would only be able to watch the broadcast of Jennifer’s engagement party. Would

refused to

arm around

said, “Call me

as she and

the car did not

surrounded the villa as if they had rehearsed it and left no

first instead. Forced back into his villa, Treyton

house did Gwendolyn

up early the following morning at her office

stiffness. Though far from being on good terms, they would exchange a greeting when they bumped into

reasons, her secretary had taken a

following two days

the manager of the HR department arrived with the new secretary and

her

permission, the

an imposing poise and a handsome face. He had a presence

so much as

on her table. “This candidate is very well qualified, Ms. Mossey. You’ll like

in typing. She did

to be made one week in advance with the exception of special circumstances. You cannot arrive at the office later than me. When I come in in the morning, I expect a fresh cup of coffee on my desk…” She went on for over a minute

man nodded. “Understood, Ms.

was