The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 202

Chapter 202

It was Maverick’s voice.

Although Gwendolyn first heaved a sigh of relief, it was soon replaced by anger. “Why didn’t youanswer the phone?”

The man’s tone was tinged with sleepiness and fatigue as he replied, “I was asleep. It’s already so late.Why haven’t you turned in? Did something happen?”

“Nothing. I couldn’t sleep.”

“Do you want me to keep you company?”

“Mm,” Gwendolyn responded softly. When she recalled the dream she had earlier, she reprimandedhim sternly, “I’m reminding you again. You’re not allowed to go anywhere for two days. Also, keep yourphone ringer volume at the highest! You must answer my calls no matter what!”

On the other end of the line, Maverick was silent for a moment before replying faintly, “Okay. Are youfeeling sleepy now?”

“I’m not tired.”

“Shall I tell you a story?”

“Don’t.”

“Then, are you hungry? You can give me your address, and I’ll get something delivered to you.”

“I’m not hungry.”

Maverick was speechless. She’s truly a conversation killer. How am I supposed to keep the flow going?

Unable to sleep, Gwendolyn settled for Maverick telling her a story in the end.

Maverick regaled her with the jokes he had found online.

He was not good at telling jokes, and there were a lot of awkward silences. Hypnotized by his voice,Gwendolyn gradually drifted off to sleep before she knew it.

The next day, Gwendolyn proceeded to carry out her affairs with the order they had settled upon.

Hector stayed at Hecalion Estate for the entire day and never left.

When Gwendolyn saw that it was getting late, she began to feel impatient and sent Treyton to lure himout.

After about half an hour, Hector came out with Treyton. However, he had just exited the villa’s doorswhen he was suddenly knocked out with a bat.

Hector woke up to replace his legs bound to a chair. His mouth was bound, and a table was placed beforehim.

His surroundings were enclosed and dim. It looked as if he were in a basement.

Baffled, he began to struggle and made desperate noises.

As the door of the basement was thrown open, he saw a woman enter and walk toward him. Hermakeup was exquisite, and her eyes were like starry pools that could suck one in. She was gorgeous,like a fairy.

Hector was stunned when he saw the woman. Her sudden appearance had also made him cease tostruggle.

Gwendolyn sneered when she saw his reaction. “You must have seen a picture of me recently, UncleHector. We’ve not met for so many years, and surely I must have grown more beautiful. Yet, you wereable to recognize me at a glance.”

She went over to the table in front of Hector and sat down on the chair opposite. After sitting down, shegave Elven a look.

Elven came forward and tore the tape that was keeping Hector’s mouth shut.

Pain engulfed Hector as some strands of his mustache came off with the tape.

Furious, he glared at Gwendolyn. “I’m your fourth uncle! How dare you use Treyton to bait and kidnapme! Is this how you should treat your elders?”

Gwendolyn rested her chin on her hand, smiling nonchalantly. “It’s not like you were unaware of mylawlessness. Anyway, I have a good attitude! In fact, you’ve become a disgraceful elder and are nolonger worthy of respect.”

Hector narrowed his eyes. “Me, disgraceful? I’ve always stayed out of the family’s affairs and enjoyedbeing an idle person. What is it that I’ve supposedly done?”

“Uncle Hector, I’m sure it will clear things up once you take a look at this.”

Gwendolyn gave Elven another look, prompting the man to put down Charles’ confession in front ofHector.

“Uncle Hector, I’m not trying to make things difficult for you. Why don’t you take a look and see if thishas anything to do with you?”

Hector’s expression changed drastically when he saw the confession Elven had placed in front of him.

“Goodness me! Gwendolyn, I had no hand in this. Why would I try to have you killed? I was quite fondof you when you were young. I’d even carried you before. Do you remember? Moreover, Charles is thedirector of the Central Intelligence Agency. How can someone like me order him around?”

“Hm?” Gwendolyn murmured, “I heard that your son and my cousin, Luke, work at the Federal Bureauof Investigation. I wonder if this has anything to do with him? Shall I get Asher to conduct aninvestigation for me?”

“No! He has nothing to do with it!”

Gwendolyn slammed the table, her gaze suddenly turning sharp. “What do you mean by it has nothingto do with him? Charles already confessed everything. Do you think you can deny it with just a fewwords? Do you think you get to order Charles around? Let me guess; it must be because of theinheritance.”

Hector stared at her solemnly, refusing to answer.

“You did not appreciate my father going against tradition and leaving the inheritance to me, his belovedyoungest daughter. Hence, you joined hands with someone and plotted to kill me. You were planning totake over the Harris family afterward, weren’t you? You’re the only one who would do such a thing. WasUncle Gideon part of it too? What about Lorelai?”

Gwendolyn kept pressing on, not relenting in her questions.

However, Hector calmed down when she got to the end.

“Gwendolyn, you’re grasping at straws. Don’t you think it’s absurd that you want to pin the crime on mewith just Charles’ confession alone?”

Gwendolyn had not expected him to retort. He’s a cunning old fox…

“It’s okay if you refuse to admit to it. Previously, someone tried to attack me while I was at the bar. Theytried to ruin my face with a strong corrosive potion, S40. Since I’m always one who shares, I brought itfor you too.”

Taking out a glass bottle and a special synthetic brush, Elven placed them on the table in front ofGwendolyn.

“What’s this?” Hector asked.

Gwendolyn blinked, adopting a naughty expression. “It’s S40 strong corrosive potion. Uncle Hector,don’t you think it will look good if I write a few words on your face? What shall I write?”

Hector felt his hair stand on its ends. “This drug is banned from the war research lab! How did you getyour hands on it? Did Asher permit this?”

Gwendolyn was gleeful. “So, your idle and lazy persona was a facade. Since you’re aware that it’s abanned drug, how can you say that you have nothing to do with this?”

Smiling coldly, Gwendolyn popped open the bottle’s lid, holding the brush between her pale fingertipsas she stirred it around in the bottle’s contents.

“You’re so stubborn, Uncle Hector. Since there’s no point in questioning you, I may as well begin.Although this is a bottle of sulfuric acid, I think it can be quite potent too.”

“You! I’m your uncle!”

Gwendolyn acted as if she had not heard his words. After pondering it over, she said, “Since you enjoypretending to be an idle and lazy person, shall I write those words? What do you think?”

“Gwendolyn, don’t you dare!”

“Why wouldn’t I? I’d like to see you try to procure evidence and report me to the Harris family! Are yougoing to tell them that I suddenly came back to life after pretending to be dead, kidnapped you, andwrote on your face with acid?”

“Y-You!” Fear colored Hector’s face.

It was obvious that Gwendolyn had planned all this. There was no way he could go out and tell anyonethat his niece had faked her corpse. Hector would have no choice but to keep silent on this matter.

“Kill me if you can! Just you wait!”

Gwendolyn stared at him in disdain. “I won’t dare. I’ll send you to my father after I obtain all theevidence.”

Snorting, she turned around and left the basement.

Soon, a loud and miserable wail sounded from inside the room.

Upon hearing the other party’s misery, Gwendolyn felt totally refreshed and slept exceptionally well thatnight.

The next day, she had just woken up when Elven knocked on her door urgently.

Upon opening the door, Gwendolyn noticed that Elven’s eyes were red. The latter’s voice was also allchoked up.

“Justin just called to say that Mr. Wright… Mr. Wright is…”