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 your drinks.

eyes filled with indulgence. Then, he smiled

head back now and

Charles’ palm and turned to look at Justin. “Stay here and see if Charles needs

“Yes, Ms. Shalders.”

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

got into the

in

having some time on her hands, she made a trip to Angle to check

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

return, she found Maverick squatting on

wearing off, he found these household

Gwendolyn’s early return, Maverick felt somewhat curious. “You’re back so early today. It’s only mid-afternoon. I suppose you’re not ready

stood motionless at

instinctively set aside his task, washed his hands, and walked over to help

then assisted her in removing her coat

these tasks, he resumed cleaning

Gwendolyn sat on the sofa and silently observed Maverick as he

a few minutes, she finally spoke. “Put aside what

“All right.”

his hands again before walking over to her respectfully. He then knelt on one knee beside her and slowly crouched

was pleased with his unwavering

closely

pallor it previously had, and his dark eyes appeared

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

influence of the special drug. Now you look

about I inject another dose of the special drug and continue tormenting you for a few more days until I grow tired of

breath hitched, and his dark eyes flickered

Is she for real?

fact that his back still bore wounds that would intensify

could be

your happiness is built upon my suffering, as long as it’s your command and as long as you can believe that I am sincere now, I will obey

“Really?”

lifted his chin an inch higher, forcing

his gaze onto her starry eyes and