The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 572 Gwendolyn Fainted

Annie patted her on the hand as consolation and continued, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Harris. I am simply helping you and Mr. Asher reclaim what rightfully belongs to you two while getting Antea Group a couple of collaboration projects while I’m at it. There’s no way I’d harm anyone’s life!”

She then leaned in close and whispered into Sienna’s ear, “The preparations for tomorrow night are complete. All you have to do is play along with me, Mrs. Harris.”

Given how cautious Annie was being Sienna decided not to ask any further as doing so would only make her suspicious.

“It’s getting late. You should get some rest, Ms. Annie.”

Sienna then pulled her hand back and made her way upstairs.

Annie simply watched her go without saying a word.

The next day, Gwendolyn took her own sweet time returning to Mount Tranquil after completing her preparations.

Because Asher’s legs were hurting, he never left his bed except to shower and use the bathroom. Sienna even had to feed him his meals in bed.

The chefs were busy preparing dinner in the kitchen when Gwendolyn arrived. She caught a whiff of the fragrant aroma of the food the moment she entered the house.

Sienna and Annie welcomed her at the front door, but she simply flashed them a cold look before heading upstairs to check on Asher.

“Sienna, Ms. Annie, please step outside for a bit. There is something that I would like to discuss with Asher in private.”

“All right. Don’t take too long, though. Dinner is almost ready.”

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Gwendolyn nodded and waited until the two had left the room before locking the door from inside. She then walked up to the frail Asher, who was leaning on the headboard, and sat down beside his bed.

“What would you like to ask me about, Ms. Harris?” Asher asked in a hoarse voice.

“I want to know what you’re running away from.”

“What do you mean by that?” he asked, lowering his gaze.

“With your strong physique, it’s not possible for you to remain bedridden for three days straight even though your rheumatism was acting up, and yet, look at you now. You refuse to get out of bed and need Sienna to feed you every meal,” Gwendolyn said, exposing his pretense instantly.

blinked at her and lowered his

you can side

blanket without saying a word.

before gracefully standing

you take some time to think this through. If Annie is not related to Evelyn, then she will naturally have nothing to do with you. If the contrary is true, however, you will have to make a choice. Just keep

not running away from anything, Kiddo. I

hear his explanation, Gwendolyn opened the door and walked straight out

a conflicted look in his eyes as he

Annie were already seated at the dining table by the time Gwendolyn made her way downstairs.

seemed to be having a

the table and sat down at

even think to leave that seat vacant for Asher. However, she was quick to regain her composure and went back to smiling gently

dining

chef?” Gwendolyn asked Sienna when she saw that some of the dishes were

a chef from Ospea to prepare them for her. These five dishes are the ones that new chef made.”

her fork and tasted one of the dishes that resembled tater

it tastes pretty good.”

more if you

who

quickly retrieved three plates of steak from the

look very appetizing, and it smells great with the red wine and black pepper sauce,” Gwendolyn commented while

gracefully cut a small chunk of the steak and put it in her mouth.

stared at her as she munched

were filled with anxiety, whereas the latter’s were filled

that?” Gwendolyn asked when she

and grace when cutting the steak, Ms. Harris. Who would’ve

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truly live up to your status as

have some business to attend to later tonight, so let’s just get this dinner over with as soon as possible,” Gwendolyn replied

and continued eating her steak in

else talking at the dinner table, the meal was

the meal, but she started feeling unwell when she

wrong, Gwen?” Sienna asked worriedly.