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.”

of attendants started turning off their

was in your office when I visited you earlier, Ms. Harris. What were you doing in the office with him when you refused to

His words startled everyone.

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

the spot by questioning her about

were no traces of awkwardness on her countenance as she answered nonchalantly, “Cedrick and my wedding will be

also make it

Gwendolyn slapped the table loudly, frightening

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 saying you can somehow tell

A few people snickered.

she rebuked me several times more.

just because you’re a thirty-year-old veteran in this

treat me with respect, yet you have the gall to punish me just as you take over

new broom sweeps clean, you

“You’ve been bringing Mr. Jenson here every day, Gwendolyn! You know he’s the CEO of Jenson Group and that both companies are rivals, yet you let him stay in your office! I really suspect you’re intentionally leaking

matter, so all the directors immediately put on serious expressions. A solemn atmosphere promptly settled

not only was I keeping Cedrick in my office, I even allowed him to read all the documents! However, if I do, all the

unleashed the ace up her sleeve. “I’m pregnant

failing to comprehend

continued, “The doctor said I should be more mindful of my health because my first pregnancy involves twins. So, Cedrick is here to take care of me. Do I really need to report such a matter to

unable to utter another

swiftly reacted to the situation and