The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick was speechless. I doubt there’s anything I can say to calm her down.

Thus, he unwillingly returned to the couch and dove back into his work.

The room went silent, and neither of them uttered another word for hours.

However, the sound of their typing and writing blended harmoniously with each other.

Another two hours passed before Parker slowly opened the door. Instead of entering the room, she waited for Gwendolyn outside. “There’ll be a shareholder meeting in fifteen minutes, Ms. Harris. All directors are already waiting for you in the conference room.”

“All right. I’ll be there soon.” Upon turning off her computer, Gwendolyn glanced at Cedrick, who was wholly focused on his writing.

Instead of bothering him, she headed to the conference room.

When the directors spotted Gwendolyn, their expressions turned serious, and the atmosphere shifted subtly.

Meanwhile, Robert, who met with her at the office earlier, glared at her.

Gwendolyn noticed it, but she ignored him and started the meeting.

The meeting was boring as it was primarily about the reports on the monthly sales, the progress of various projects, and other things. It lasted for an hour and a half.

Gwendolyn felt a little tired, she didn’t show it on her face and continued to listen attentively.

Eventually, the meeting reached its end. Gwendolyn customarily announced, “If there’s nothing else, our monthly meeting will end here.”

majority of attendants started turning off their laptops

stood with a raised hand. “I noticed Mr. Jenson was in your office when I visited you earlier, Ms. Harris. What were you doing in the office

His words startled everyone.

crowd stared at Robert with widened eyes, shocked. Although, they were secretly impressed by his

the spot by questioning her about her relationship in

lifted her eyes coldly. There were no traces of awkwardness on her countenance as she answered nonchalantly, “Cedrick and my wedding will be held next week, Mr. Black. What

CEO of the company, Ms. Harris! Not only do you feel unashamed for flirting in the company office, but you also make it sound normal! What makes you think any of us will believe an incompetent leader

response, Gwendolyn slapped the table loudly, frightening many

even run it for a few days? So what if I acted a little romantic with my future husband? I can’t tell whether you’re a busybody or an undisciplined man who disrespects your superior by questioning her about this in a meeting. Also, did you seriously call me incompetent? Are you saying you can somehow tell I’m incapable of increasing the company’s profits for this year even though I just started working not long ago? Are you telling

A few people snickered.

was flushed with anger. Even though I only criticized her a little, she rebuked me several times more. I’m a veteran in

at him coldly. “Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’re a thirty-year-old veteran in this company, Mr. Black.

Robert was so furious that his beard almost stood on end. “Even your father needs to treat me with respect, yet you have the gall to punish me

casually. “A new broom sweeps clean, you know? You ran head-first

bringing Mr. Jenson here every day, Gwendolyn! You know he’s the CEO of Jenson Group and that both companies are

so all the directors immediately put on serious

read all the documents! However, if I do, all the directors here will explode in anger. In fact,

she grinned and unleashed the ace up her sleeve. “I’m pregnant with twins, Mr.

was dumbstruck, failing to comprehend the intention of her

involves twins. So, Cedrick is here to take care

You…” He paled, unable

swiftly reacted to the situation and