The Ex and Her Riches

Upon seeing Charles enter with his men, Shirley immediately slumped into the chair.

She had heard from acquaintances at the police station that Charles was planning to leave Fairlake, so why hadn’t he left yet?

With him around, that day was going to be tough for her.

The Lane family’s bodyguards quickly lost their confidence when faced with the police officers brandishing stun batons.

Samantha sat on the ground, feeling utterly defeated.

However, as Charles entered, his gaze remained fixed on Gwendolyn.

Maintaining an upright and composed posture, he walked over to sit beside Gwendolyn.

The latter unconsciously furrowed her brows but quickly concealed any underlying emotions. She then redirected her attention to Shirley and Samantha across from her.

“Samantha, I don’t feel like wasting any more time on this. The police station will handle the crimes you and the Lane family committed. You will repay every penny of the money you owe me with interest. If the funds are insufficient, you’ll have to sell properties or mortgage Lane Group.”

Shirley and Samantha felt resigned, but under Charles’ pressure, they remained silent and played dumb.

Gwendolyn gently smoothed her skirt and looked at Charles beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness.

“Charles, I’m feeling slightly tired, so I’ll leave the rest to you. By the way, Samantha has a penchant for tearing paper. How about letting her tear all the papers in the hallway into shreds before taking them back to the police station? What do you think?”

Charles raised his gaze, his deep and gentle blue eyes meeting hers.

“All right, I’ll do as you say, but…”

He paused for a moment and gently took hold of Gwendolyn’s hand before continuing, “I’ve done you such a big favor, yet you stood me up last night. It’s time to make up to me, don’t you think?”

Gwendolyn smiled, her eyes filled with warmth and her voice velvety. “Of course, to make it up to you, why don’t you come to Bay Villa tonight after you finish work? I’ll personally cook you a meal. How does that sound?”

Charles was pleasantly surprised.

On second thought, he remembered that annoying person in her villa. “But there’s someone in your villa who I’d rather not see.”

a big

servant. We’ll have a few drinks together in the evening, and I’ll have him stand by to pour

expression, his eyes filled with indulgence. Then, he smiled and replied, “All right, whatever

and

turned to look at Justin. “Stay here and see if Charles needs any further assistance.

“Yes, Ms. Shalders.”

around, and left Bay Villa, leaving the stage to Charles

wasn’t until she got into the car that her expression

opened the wet wipes in her bag and cleaned her

the Lane family matter resolved and still having some time on her hands, she made a trip to Angle to check on the recent progress of Joaquin’s and Jennifer’s

busy until the afternoon, then returned to Bay Villa two hours earlier

return, she found Maverick squatting on the ground, cleaning the

his body already wearing off, he found these

Gwendolyn’s early return, Maverick felt somewhat curious. “You’re back so early today.

stood motionless

task, washed his hands, and walked over to help her fetch the slippers from the shoe cabinet and neatly place

her in removing her coat and hung it

tasks, he resumed cleaning

upstairs, Gwendolyn sat on the sofa and

spoke. “Put

“All right.”

to her respectfully. He then knelt on one knee

was pleased with his unwavering

his chin, she closely

his complexion had lost the sickly pallor it previously had, and his dark eyes

remained remarkably handsome, they now held a sharper edge, making

grinned playfully. “I still prefer your state when under the influence of the special drug. Now you look

the special drug and continue tormenting you for a few more days

and his

Is she for real?

that his back

could

as long as it’s your command and as long as

“Really?”

chin an inch higher, forcing him to meet her

gaze onto her