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 laptops and packing

Mr. Jenson was in your office when I visited you

His words startled everyone.

widened eyes, shocked. Although, they were secretly impressed

he was clearly putting Gwendolyn on the spot by questioning her about her relationship in front of

of awkwardness on her countenance as she answered nonchalantly,

but you also make it sound normal! What makes you think any of us will believe an incompetent leader like you

response, Gwendolyn slapped the table loudly, frightening

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. I’m a veteran in

do whatever you want just because you’re a thirty-year-old veteran in this company, Mr. Black. I’m not as lenient

almost stood on end. “Even your father needs to treat me with respect, yet you have

broom sweeps clean, you know? You ran head-first into a cannonball,

every day, Gwendolyn! You know he’s the CEO of Jenson Group and that both companies

put on

unperturbed. I’m tempted to tell him not only was I keeping Cedrick in my office, I even allowed him to read all the documents! However, if I do, all the

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

was dumbstruck, failing to comprehend the intention

Gwendolyn 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 you, Mr.

unable to utter another

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