The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Haisley and Laura were taken aback by the sight of Charles dressed in a maid outfit.

They couldn’t help but wonder if he had just returned from a cosplay event.

How else could they explain why a tall and wealthy CEO like him would be wearing such a short, sexy dress?

Nevertheless, they couldn’t deny that he looked stunning in the outfit, despite his muscular physique. His attractiveness left Haisley and Laura in awe.

Manuel approached them, drawn by the commotion. “What’s happening here? Mr. Newton and I could hear your arguments from a mile away.”

Haisley quickly got up from the ground, the shoe print from Charles’ kick still visible on her clothes. “Mr. Newton, I implore you to seek justice on my behalf. She attacked me with a broom when Laura and I went over to check on her while she was cleaning up the yard. Laura can testify, and the entire incident was captured by the surveillance cameras.”

Charles remained silent as a storm brewed in his eyes.

Under normal circumstances, the mere sight of his growing anger would have rendered the housekeepers too fearful to even breathe.

However, Charles’ unconventional appearance, dressed as a beautiful young lady in a wig and maid outfit, seemed to have altered the usual dynamics of the situation.

Ignoring Haisley, Charles directed his gaze toward Whitney, who stood furthest from them. “What’s your side of the story?”

Haisley immediately glared at Whitney, sending a clear warning signal for her to choose her words carefully.

Whitney, however, remained unfazed as she replied, “Haisley passed her task of cleaning up the yard to me and even brought Laura along, intentionally creating a mess. They scattered peanut husks everywhere and disrupted the pile of dried leaves I had swept. So I used the broom against them, and that’s when you two arrived.”

Whitney held the broom in her hand, standing tall as she recounted the series of events while conveniently omitting any mention of seeking Charles’ intervention to punish Haisley and Laura.

“She’s making baseless accusations!” Haisley retorted immediately. “I accidentally disturbed the pile of leaves she had swept, and Laura was simply eating peanuts. It’s normal for a husk or two to drop. You heard her, Mr. Newton. She was the one who hit me first.”

Laura nodded vigorously. “That’s correct, Mr. Newton. I’ve been working for the Newton family for five years and have always performed my duties diligently…”

Charles maintained a poker face as he listened intently. Then, in a cold tone, he asked Haisley, “Did you instruct Whitney to clean up the yard this afternoon?”

a maid employed by the Newton family,

Charles interrupted casually. “What is

goosebumps rise

Laura, understanding that Charles asked such questions to test his loyalty and to ascertain if he had been

as we approached. Haisley and Laura are at fault for

and Laura turned pale upon hearing

sneered and elegantly tucked the strands of wig on his left shoulder behind his back. “According to the Newtons’ employment contract,

trouble, they shall be subjected to the disciplinary measures outlined in the Newton family’s code, which include being brought into the ancestral hall for ten lashes, performing yard cleanup, and being dismissed

color when they heard the news of

were known for their generous salaries and bonuses for their housekeepers, but they were equally renowned for their strictness when it came to dismissals. Once blacklisted, it would be impossible for these individuals to secure employment with another wealthy family in Salinsburgh ever again. Some of the smaller wealthy families who

was recommended for this position by Mr. Carlos, who wishes for me to be considered as one of your potential brides. I implore

no influence over my decisions. How dare you try to exert your power simply because you have someone older backing you? Increase the severity of her offenses twofold. Furthermore, someone like

inadvertently shifted toward

by fear, Haisley fell to her knees. “Please, Mr. Newton, I beg you not to dismiss me. Give me another chance. My entire family is here in Salinsburgh.

corner of Charles’ lips as he replied, “I have never been known for my

up at Whitney and said deliberately, “You should plead for forgiveness

their attention to Whitney, seeing her as their potential savior. Though it disgusted them to be kneeling before someone they considered beneath them,

anymore. It would be a death sentence for me. Please show

regret bullying you and offending you. I will do whatever you ask

women cried out, humbling themselves and desperately

“You must face the consequences of your actions. You were well aware of the repercussions of causing trouble within the Newton residence, yet you continued to bully me out of jealousy. You should have known better. I accept your apology, but I will not plead with Mr. Newton

was not foolish enough to keep two conniving

enough to keep two conniving women like Haisley and Laura

it as luck and engage in even

need to face the consequences

never anticipated

to grant her forgiveness despite her humbling herself to such a low