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

office when I visited you earlier, Ms. Harris. What were

His words startled everyone.

eyes, shocked. Although, they were

by questioning her about her relationship

on her countenance as she answered nonchalantly, “Cedrick and my wedding will be held next week, Mr. Black. What do you

Harris! Not only do you feel unashamed for flirting in the company office, but you also make it sound normal! What makes

response, Gwendolyn slapped the table loudly, frightening

saying I can’t manage the company well, but can you? If I hand you my position, can you 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

A few people snickered.

she rebuked me several times more. I’m a veteran in this company,

a thirty-year-old veteran in this company, Mr. Black. I’m not as lenient as Asher! You’ll be punished

furious that his beard almost stood on end. “Even your father needs to treat

her eyebrow, Gwendolyn grinned casually. “A new broom sweeps clean, you know? You ran

You know he’s the CEO of Jenson Group and that both companies are rivals, yet

all the directors immediately put on serious expressions. A solemn atmosphere promptly

him to read all the documents! However, if I do, all the directors here will

ended there, she grinned and unleashed

was dumbstruck, failing to comprehend the

first pregnancy involves twins. So, Cedrick is here to take care of me. Do I really need to

You…” He paled, unable

to the situation and