The Ex and Her Riches

Upon hanging up, she relayed the instructions for the building’s decor and returned to the Harris residence.

The woman parked her car by the hillside and took out the spare keys to Treyton’s villa that he had given her prior.She went in and grabbed some things before heading to the ancestral hall leisurely.

As soon as she reached the entrance, she could already hear the sounds of sobbing from Hector’s wife, Nina Ross.

“Look, Marcus! You’ve seen Hector’s face now. This is all Gwendolyn’s doing. You can’t be partial toward her this time!”

Nina and Hector’s son, Luke, was just as livid. “Gwendolyn’s gone too far this time, Uncle Marcus. No matter what, my dad’s still her uncle and someone older than her. She can’t do this to him even if he’s done something to upset her!”

Amid all the complaints from Hector’s family, Marcus sat in his wheelchair in silence, fiddling with the prayer beads in his hand.

Leif stood next to him and sighed, looking as though he was withholding his words.

Noticing that, Marcus asked, “Is there something you want to say?”

“I wouldn’t dare.”

“It’s fine. I’m here, so speak your mind.”

Leif pondered briefly before stating, “I don’t think it’s wise to only listen to what Mr. Hector’s family has to say, Mr. Marcus. If Mr. Hector is accusing Ms. Gwendolyn of such acts, then there should at least be some form of proof.”

Lorelai was instantly enraged. “Hubby, you know Gwendolyn’s temper. She’s always been selfish and arrogant, so it’s really no surprise if she did this! Why would we need proof?”

Marcus remained quiet, and no one could tell what was on his mind.

Suddenly, Hector rose from his seat, walked toward the family altar, and knelt before it. “I, Hector Harris, swear on our ancestors that Gwendolyn did harm me with acid,” he declared firmly. “May the skies rumble and I be struck by lightning if I turn out to be lying!”

As soon as he finished, a thunderous boom sounded from outside.

up into

as terrified, and the color

atmosphere inside the room turned grim in an instant

entrance,

her mouth. “It looks like you’re not being honest, Uncle Hector. Even the

was infuriated. “Gwendolyn! You made that

dismissed him with a

gotten Ezra to blare the sound of a thunderclap over the speakers, but she certainly

must’ve done something wrong to be that scared of a

“You!”

around and glared at

“What happened to your face? ‘Idle and Lazy?’

his family fumed at

and stared at her in

had the courage to swear on our ancestors, Gwendolyn! Would you dare do the same to prove you didn’t do this

need to swear on our ancestors? You chose to do that.

choosing not to because you’re too afraid!”

bad it’s not working.” The woman beamed while still

head of the family, Marcus gazed at

read his thoughts, nor did they dare say anything—except

up with evidence that I did it. I won’t let your family and Lorelai pick

she just called me by my name, Hubby! She doesn’t respect me at all! And

does this have to

that, Lorelai pouted and moved

If you’re accusing her

basement, and committed acts of violence against me there. Where am I supposed to find any evidence if she removed every trace of it after she

loved Gwendolyn. I’m a softie who’s never really had much ambition. Would I be pointing my finger at her if she didn’t actually do

you’ve always wanted to kill me, Uncle Hector. You got Luke to

doing the exact same thing you just accused

Uncle Hector. I do have proof.” With a grin, the woman opened up her bag, took out a properly-filed