The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 530 How Did She Accomplish That

Neal personally visited the police station to assist with the investigations.

The first round of interrogations had wrapped up just as Cedrick and Gwendolyn turned up.

Neal immediately stepped forward when he noticed their arrival.

“Why did you rush over, Ms. Harris? Have all your injuries been treated?”

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Gwendolyn opened her pale lips to respond, but Cedrick interjected, “Yes. The doctor said her injuries weren’t too serious, and because Gwenny wanted to investigate this ambush as soon as possible, we decided to come to the police station now.”

His words met with no protests. Neal opened his arms and ushered them into a lounge to rest.

They had barely warmed their seats when Cedrick asked sternly, “How are the interrogations?”

Neal shook his head and said. “They’re skilled assassins bought off the black market anonymously. They were only serving orders and had no idea about their client. And while we didn’t catch the sniper, we’ve sent the bullet removed from Ms. Harris elbow for further analysis. We should have some leads from there soon.”

Astoria practiced strict gun ownership laws. One had to undergo professional evaluations and obtain a license before purchasing a gun.

Once they confirmed the model of the small sniper rifle used in the ambush, they could narrow down their pool of suspects.

Gwendolyn listened to their conversation and could not help but smirk. She commented, “Buying assassins off the black market. What a familiar tactic.”

Her tone surprised Neal, who asked. “Have you encountered such ambushes in the past, Ms. Harris?”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

Cedrick replied in her stead, “Yes. Gwenny’s stepsister, an illegitimate child of the Harris family, once hired forty assassins on the black market to ambush her on Crane Bridge, Fairlake. Thankfully, gun control laws in Chanaca are the strictest in the world, so there were no snipers around.”

A bewildered Neal asked, “She’s just the illegitimate child of a rich family. How did she accomplish that?”

Cedrick fell silent and glanced at Gwendolyn. As expected, her expression had cooled by several degrees.

never been

Gwendolyn’s father, Marcus, and

sighed to himself as he witnessed the turmoil in Gwendolyn’s expression. He

noticed their mood shift and surmised that there was a deeper story to their response. He tactfully dropped the topic and

herself and snapped out of

how familiar are you with Paul Hall, the count of

Annie to form a football team. In fact, I wager he can’t remember some of his ex-girlfriend’s names.

fortune comfortably. Plus, he actually has an acumen for business. After his father’s death, he was

long ago did

he met his current girlfriend while on a business trip to Chanaea. Annie was studying there at the time. After becoming lovers, they’ve frequently traveled together.” Neal sipped some warm fruit tea before adding. “After talking to Paul over the past few days, I believe his feelings for

worked

knew each other in Chanaca, and Annie

to help Annie secure a new identity

personal life? Do you

interrupted Gwendolyn’s musings. She answered simply. “It’s nothing.

solid evidence. Voicing her theories now would do more harm than good, allowing her enemies to better

her head throbbed painfully. Gwendolyn grimaced and massaged the

head.

across the bruise sent stinging pain over the back

his lap. “Don’t think so hard, Gwenny. It’ll tire you out. You’re

weakly and pressed closer

you feel

again at her husband’s words and shut her eyes, gradually

across them, Neal felt

did not manage Astoria competently. I hope you’ll accept my deepest apologies. I did not imagine this would delay your return to Chanaca, but rest assured, this matter is our police force’s top priority. We will leave no stone unturned

at Gwendolyn and gently stroked

struck Gwenny

will not

ambush, I would like you to send the culprit to Chanaca once you find him. I will deal

they’re still citizens of Astoria. Interrogating and