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

was none other than Gwendolyn’s father, Marcus, and Asher’s decision to

expression. He reached out and clasped her clenched fists,

and surmised that there was a deeper story to their response. He

collected herself and snapped out

odd Annie and asked Neal, “Mr. Gray, how familiar are you with Paul Hall, the count

In fact, I wager

He’s a nobility of Ospea and can live off the family’s fortune comfortably. Plus, he actually has an acumen for business. After his father’s death, he was the sole heir to the family’s

long ago did he announce

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 his current girlfriend are

the math and worked out the timeline of

of a coincidence? They knew each other in Chanaca, and Annie immediately got the

reputation and resources, it was entirely possible to help Annie secure a

you so interested in Paul’s personal life? Do

answered simply. “It’s nothing. I

any solid evidence. Voicing her theories now would do more harm

in her head throbbed painfully. Gwendolyn grimaced and massaged the

head.

bruise sent stinging pain over the back of her

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

pressed closer to his

you feel uncomfortable. I’ll

at her husband’s words and shut

Neal felt

because I 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

at Gwendolyn and gently stroked her back,

struck Gwenny

“We’re investigating it. We will not

you to send the culprit to Chanaca once you find him. I will deal with him myself,” said Cedrick

citizens of Astoria. Interrogating and punishing them in