The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 37

Chapter 37

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Noah hurriedly asked when he saw the grim expression on Maverick’s face.

The latter regained his composure and instructed in a deep voice, “The lawyer must finalize thecontract for the mansion’s transfer of ownership by today. After the draft is finalized, contact.Gwendolyn and summon her over to sign.”

“Noted. I’ll urge them to get it done right away.”

In the meantime, around seven female employees of different heights were standing in two rows inGwendolyn’s tiny office at Angle Corporation.

Since Suzanna’s departure, Gwendolyn lost one of her trusty helpers. Hence, she decided to randomlypick one of her assistants or managers to replace Suzanna, for she needed help planning the talent.show at that period.

Most of the female employees in the first row were good-looking, but their posture was awkward andcoy, and their demeanor appeared pretentious.

Gwendolyn merely took one glance at them, for she was not at all interested in flirtatious women.

She scanned everyone present, and the girl who stood the furthest away from her in the second rowsoon caught her attention.

“You, come forward.”

The woman did not expect Gwendolyn to call her. Elated and surprised at the same time, she timidlytook two steps forward. “Hi, Ms. Shalders. I am Joanne Hudson.”

Gwendolyn found her corresponding profile from the company’s database.

Joanne was new to the company and came from the countryside. Her family background was cleanand innocent of stains.

She was exactly the type of person Gwendolyn was looking for.

“From today onward, you will work with me as my assistant.”

Verily, Joanne was flattered beyond words.

The other employees, on the other hand, were disgruntled. “Ms. Shalders, she just joined us for amonth and is still under probation. Don’t you think picking her as your assistant is against the rules?”

Gwendolyn glanced at them calmly.

“1 made the rules. I am the rules.”

The other employees were caught off-guard by Gwendolyn’s words. Disappointed that they weren’tchosen, they had no choice but to leave the room begrudgingly.

Joanne was very excited. She couldn’t stop bowing at Gwendolyn and expressing her gratitude. “Thankyou, Ms. Shalders, for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely do my best to complete all the tasksyou assign. I promise…”

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“All right, that’s enough. I know you’ll do your best, but action speaks louder than words.” Gwendolynshot Joanne an encouraging glance as she passed a stack of documents to the latter. “Familiarizeyourself with these matters as soon as possible.”

“Will do. Ms. Shalders.”

Joanne exited the room with the stack of documents!

The moment she left, Gwendolyn turned her office chair around and looked at the scenery outside themassive floor-to-ceiling window of her oflice, massaging her shoulders in exhaustion.

Angle wasn’t at all considered a prestige entertainment company in Fairlake. Previously, the companywas able to gain benefits from collaborations due to Treyton’s name.

If Gwendolyn wanted to increase the company’s revenue that year, she would need to be creative anddevelop something major and new.

Although it would be risky for her to do so, she was not one to back down when faced with difficulties.

Just as she was deep in thought, Joanne knocked on her office door again and entered.

“Ms. Shalders, someone called just now to look for you. The person on the phone introduced himself asMr. Harrison from Gibson & Lardner. He requested you to sign some documents for the transfer ofproperty ownership.”

Gwendolyn asked with suspicion, “What property?”

“He said it’s Bay Villa, a small mansion by the beach in Lakeview.”

The matrimonial house of Maverick and me? We have been divorced for so long. Why did he suddenlythink of transferring the mansion’s ownership to me? Is he trying to compensate me, or is he feeling

guilty? What a joke!

“All right. I’ll be there after I get off work.”

Gwendolyn did not reject. Although she was not short of money, there was no reason for her to say notto something free.

Besides, the house might come in handy one day if she accepted it.

Natasha, who was wearing a pair of sunglasses, entered a coffee shop and approached a table withtwo roses on it as per agreement.

Facing the beautiful woman in front of her, she removed her sunglasses and put on a fake smile. “Can Ihelp you, Ms. Ferguson?”

Eloise sized the other woman up.

“Are you Natasha? The illegitimate chill from the Mossey family? Your physical appearance is not thatbad. However, your demeanor is still far from the actual daughter of the Mossey family.”

We’ve just met, and she is already putting on airs, trying to pull rank on me.

Natasha frowned. Deep down, she was displeased, but she still tamped down her anger and forced asmile. “Ms. Ferguson, I don’t think it’s necessary for you to summon me all the way here just tohumiliate me.”

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She was about to grab her bag and leave immediately when Eloise held her hand and said, “Calmdown. Let’s get into business, shall we? You hate your fiancé’s ex-wife a lot, right?”

Hearing that it was related to Gwendolyn, Natasha stopped in her tracks. “What are you trying to say?”

“Because I don’t like that b*tch as well. I can help you get rid of her.”

Natasha hesitated for a moment.

The power of the Ferguson family should not be underestimated. She was indeed a little tempted, butshe disliked Eloise’s arrogant and condescending behavior.

If she could not get substantial help from Eloise, she would only be controlled by the latter like atpuppet.

After thinking carefully, Natasha sighed. “Sorry, Ms. Ferguson. I am just an insignificant illegitimatechild in the Mossey family. I have no power nor position in the Mossey family. I was almost defeated byher countless time before, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to beat her. I don’t think I can help you.”

She shot Eloise a glare, stood up, and once again attempted to leave.

“What’s wrong with an illegitimate child? As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, I can makeyou a legitimate one. I can make you the only heir in the Mossey family.”

Hearing that, a devilish glint flashed across Natasha’s eyes.

“Deal!”

When it was time to get off work, Gwendolyn took her sweet time leaving the company and drove herVolkswagen Santana to Bay Villa.

She stared numbly at the unchanged scenery outside the gate and was surprised to feel her heartclench slightly.

The security guard did not stop her as he knew she would be there.

She walked right through the garden and pushed the door open.

The lawyer wasn’t present in the hall. Instead, Maverick, who was clad in a high-end black tuxedo withhis slender legs crossed, was sitting on the couch while sipping his coffee elegantly.

Gwendolyn was not at all surprised to see him in the mansion.

She strode in on her high heels.

When she got closer, however, she found out that Maverick’s usually handsome face appearedhaggard. The two dark circles beneath his eyes were particularly obvious.

She couldn’t stop herself from snorting derisively.

Although his complexion didn’t affect his charming looks in any way, that was the first time Gwendolynsaw Maverick in such a state after knowing him for so many years.

“Looks like you’ve been burning the midnight oil lately, huh, Mr. Wright? You look exhausted.”

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Maverick’s expression darkened as he looked up and fixed his gaze on Gwendolyn. “You have such asharp tongue, Ms. Shalders,”

“Of course.” She crossed her arms as the look in her eyes turned frosty. “It depends on who I am.talking to. You’re not worthy of my kindness.”

Maverick furrowed his brows and stood up. He then lifted his slender legs and stepped past the coffee.table, closing in on Gwendolyn quickly.

Gwendolyn was prepared. She tried making a pre-emptive move by striking Maverick with her hand,but the man swiftly moved sideways and dodged her attack.

Subsequently, he tried to grab Gwendolyn’s shoulder with his large hands. She took a step backwardwith a cold glint flashing across her eyes as she raised her long, fair legs and aimed a kick at hiscrotch.

Maverick sensed impending disaster and took a step backward, grabbing Gwendolyn by her anklebefore she could do anything.

Noah, who was standing guard in the garden, heard some noise in the house. He peeked inside only tosee the two of them fighting.

What is happening? Didn’t she just come to sign a few documents? If she dislikes the house, she canjust refuse to sign. Why are they fighting?

Noah was dumbfounded when he saw the ruthlessness in Gwendolyn’s eyes. Almost all of her attackswere targeted at Maverick’s vital points.

Maverick’s situation was dangerous as he only defended himself and did not make any attacks.

Noah gasped. Is this woman crazy? She’s so cruel! O

Afraid that he would witness his boss covered in blood the next second, he stopped himself fromrushing in to break them up and covered his ears, hiding far away.