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?”

Newton. After all, she is a maid employed by the Newton family, so I delegated

Charles interrupted casually. “What is

felt goosebumps rise

that Charles asked such questions to test his

“I overheard Haisley and Whitney arguing as we approached. Haisley and Laura are at fault

turned pale

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

stir up 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 from the Newton residence the following

of all color when they heard

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 were trying to get on the Newtons’ good side would even force the housekeepers who had been fired out of Salinsburgh, making it

for me to be considered as one of your potential brides. I implore you to grant me leniency this time on behalf of Mr.

How dare you try to exert your power simply because you have someone older backing you? Increase the severity

Charles mentioned the topic of marriage, his eyes inadvertently

in Salinsburgh. I just paid my rent last month. We will be devastated if I lose my job now. I

smile played at the corner of Charles’ lips as he replied,

up at Whitney and said deliberately, “You should plead for forgiveness from the person you mistreated. I

Though it disgusted them to be kneeling before someone

able to stay in Salinsburgh anymore. It would be a death sentence

deeply regret bullying you and offending you. I will do whatever you ask of me in the future. I

cried out, humbling themselves

back to avoid their touch. After much hesitation, she shook her head decisively. “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

enough to keep two conniving women like Haisley and Laura in the

was not foolish enough to keep two conniving

off now, they might perceive it as luck and engage in even more ruthless bullying

face the consequences of

she never anticipated

grant her forgiveness despite her humbling