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.

he curled up into a ball on the

terrified, and the

grim in an

rang out from the entrance, piercing the eerie atmosphere and

lollipop in her mouth. “It looks like you’re not being

was infuriated. “Gwendolyn! You made that noise,

him with a

to blare the sound of a thunderclap over the speakers, but she certainly didn’t expect

done something wrong to be that

“You!”

and glared at

Gwendolyn pretended to be alarmed. “What happened to your face?

family fumed at the

up and stared at her in

you dare do the same to prove you didn’t do this to

You chose to do that. It doesn’t mean I have

because you’re too afraid!” Luke chimed

to provoke me? Too bad it’s not working.” The woman beamed

head of the family, Marcus gazed at Gwendolyn tenderly, albeit still not uttering a

thoughts, nor did they dare say anything—except for

Uncle Hector, but that’s a baseless accusation. You’ll have to come up with evidence that I did it. I won’t

by my name, Hubby! She doesn’t respect me

have to do with you? Be quiet!”

that, Lorelai pouted and moved to stand behind

Hector. If you’re accusing her of this, you have to show us

committed acts of violence against me there. Where am I supposed to

Gwendolyn. I’m a softie who’s never really had much ambition. Would I be pointing my finger

Hector. You got Luke to threaten Charles to hurt me

baseless accusations! You’re doing the

do have proof.” With a grin, the woman opened up her bag, took