The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn slid the note back into her pocket and looked down without saying a word.

At the defendant’s table, Kylie didn’t seem to be in good spirits. When the clueless audience caught the sorrowful expression on her face, they lamented the nobility of her motherly love and kindness for her adopted son.

In contrast, Gwendolyn wore a mask of indifference. Despite her beauty, they accused her of being cold-hearted and thought she deserved to be put on the stand if she did commit murder.

The oblivious people at the public gallery had already made up their minds and were in favor of Kylie before the trial even started.

“Mr. Vidar Lund was extradited via an international arrest warrant. His crimes, if any, should’ve been judged through a trial by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Meanwhile, the defendant, Gwendolyn Shalders Harris, murdered Mr. Vidar Lund on their wedding day and hid his body. Until this day, his body is nowhere to be found. Your Honor, we demand a heavier sentence for the defendant for conducting such psychotic deeds!”

Gwendolyn was spacing out when she heard Kylie’s lawyer mention her name.

Something the lawyer said had caught her attention.

Charles’ body is missing? How can that be? I heard Cedrick ordered his men to send Charles’ body to the Newtons in Chanaea. Do the Newtons hate me so much that they collude with Her Highness and hide Charles’ body to ruin me?

Gwendolyn’s mind was a jumbled mess of speculations and theories.

“Your Honor, the defendant has something to say against the plaintiff’s complaint.” Jared raised his hand and spoke before he turned to Gwendolyn. “Ms. Harris, don’t be afraid. Tell the court what happened at Flola Grand Cathedral on the wedding day.”

The Harris family’s legal team had had it all planned out.

They would present the proof of Nico’s injury and other evidence to the court once Gwendolyn read the note.

At that moment, all eyes in the room were concentrated on Gwendolyn. No one knew what she was thinking.

“Ms. Harris, it’s your turn to speak,” Jared reminded her, pulling her out of her thought. “Don’t be scared and speak your mind. The judge is fair and will grant you justice.”

her gaze and glanced at Jared. She understood what he wanted her

blame to Charles, letting him shoulder all the responsibility and

was already dead anyway, and she was merely putting on a performance for the living. Once everything

couldn’t do something

loved him, she used to admire and

didn’t owe her

love upon birth. The way he loved was different

called out for the third

out of her thoughts, Gwendolyn instinctively looked over her shoulder at Kieran

brothers’ gazes were filled with conviction. They hinted at

sighed inwardly and

table and asked calmly, “Your Highness, do you know what Charles’ favorite food was? What food

are you trying

only Kylie, but everyone in the courtroom was stunned

stared wide-eyed at Gwendolyn. Anger poured through Jared and he broke the

as good

continued, “You don’t know the answer to any of it because you never cared what he truly wanted for the past twenty years

rage pulsing through her. Kylie shot a fierce glare at Gwendolyn

I was unaware of his likes and dislikes. I could’ve slowly discovered

girl who was always running after him. He was loyal and wouldn’t change his belief once he set his mind to it. Cantaloupe and watermelon were his favorite fruits. He said life was bitter and tiring, hence his love for sweets. He disliked foie gras and chitlins because of the smell, regardless of the chefs’ skills. The woman he loved the most

aback by

down Kylie’s face when

about Charles’

Gwendolyn to take the bullet for her without a second thought on the wedding day. It was the first time he had ever glared at Kylie. She could still remember every

if I win today’s trial and take down Gwendolyn, I’m sure Charlie will hate me

flashed across Kylie’s mind at

guilt written across Kylie’s face, the defendant’s counsel let out a relieved sigh at the thought of keeping their bonus and silently praised Gwendolyn for

she could give voice to her