The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 98

Chapter 98

Chapter 98 I Really Like You

After finishing her call with Yulia, Gwendolyn tidied up her office desk and prepared to head to the top.floor to replace Treyton.

Kieran had been in Fairlake for quite some time. She planned to visit the Mossey residence withTreyton to check on Inez’s condition, hoping to free Kieran as soon as possible.

Upon arriving at the top floor, the CEO’s office, Elisha was not waiting outside.

Gwendolyn didn’t give it much thought. Since the office door was not locked, she pushed the door

open.

When the door was opened a little, she heard a deep, teady voice from inside, seemingly talking on thephone.

“Asher, don’t you think you’re being too aggressive? After all, it’s Kiddo’s matter, and I think she mighthave her own plans…”

It’s about me? What could be making Treyton act so mysterious?

She was just about to eavesdrop a little more when the door was suddenly pushed open from theinside. Elisha had noticed her presence keenly.

Treyton put away his phone with a natural expression and looked at her gently. “When did you arrive?Why didn’t you come in when you got here?”

Gwendolyn felt embarrassed from being caught red-handed and awkwardly touched the tip of her car.

“I just arrived. I was hoping to go to the Mossey residence with you when you’re free to check on Inez’scondition.”

“All right, I’ve just finished up with my work. We can go now.”

Gwendolyn nodded obediently.

When their eyes met, she noticed his expression was calm and composed.

Did I hear it wrong?

She didn’t overthink it. Even if her brothers hid something from her, they would never harm her.

As the two were preparing to head to the Mossey residence, they received a message from Kieran.Inez’s health was no longer a major concern. Since Kieran had lingered in Fairlake for too long, he wasalready on his way to the private airport, preparing to return to Lightspring.

The two had no choice but to head to the private airport.

In the car’s back seat, Gwendolyn occasionally glanced over at Treyton sitting beside her. Treyton wasengrossed in reading the newspaper with his head lowered. The sunlight streamed in through thewindow, casting a warm light on his hair. His handsome profile looked extremely focused

“What’s wrong?” Treyton caught her gaze and asked in a deep voice.

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Gwendolyn hesitated for two seconds before asking.”Treyton, is there… anything you’d like to say to

me?”

Treyton paused for a moment.

“No.”

All right then…

She stopped talking, withdrew her gaze, and looked back out the car window.

Since Treyton doesn’t want to talk about it, then forget it.

Soon they arrived at the private airport. Gwendolyn immediately gave Kieran a big hug.

“Kieran, thank you for your hard work this time.”

Kieran reached out and gently caressed her soft hair. His initial cold expression finally showed a hint ofa smile when he saw her.

“Silly Kiddo.”

The three siblings exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Seeing that it was getting late, Gwendolyn and Treyton bid farewell to Kieran as he was about to boardthe plane.

“Wait a moment! Mr. Kieran, Mr. Treyton, Ms. Shalders! The Mossey family is in trouble!”

Kieran had just stepped onto the boarding stairs when Elisha suddenly rushed over. He had no choicebut to stop and turn around to ask, “What’s the matter?”

“The Mossey family sent someone to inform us that Ms. Inez had suddenly fainted at home. Mrs.Mossey was worried that it was due to a problem with the previous surgery that might have damagedher brain nerves, so she wants Mr. Kieran to go over to have a look.”

Fainted?

Gwendolyn frowned.

How could there be any problems with the surgery performed by Kieran? Is someone deliberatelyframing him? Using such an excuse to frame Kieran for medical negligence is just asking for trouble!

Treyton was also puzzled, while Kieran’s face looked solemn.

“Let’s go and take a look.”

Kieran had no choice but to cancel his flight and head to the Mossey residence with Gwendolyn.

In the villa, Madelyn paced back and forth outside Ingz’s room.

Seeing them approach, she happily ran over to greet Kieran.

“You’re finally here! Inez was practicing walking at home today when she suddenly fainted. She’s stillunconscious, and I’m at my wit’s end. I had no choice but to bother you.”

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Kieran’s expression remained cold as he gave a slight nod, then walked past Madelyn to open theroom

door.

Gwendolyn followed closely behind, ready to take a look at Inez’s situation.

However, she was blocked by Madelyn.

Madelyn smiled charmingly. “Ms. Shalders, Mr. Kieran is already inside, and he’s enough to handle thesituation. You’re not a doctor, so you won’t be able to help much by going in. Why don’t you stay hereand chat with me while enjoying some fruit?”

Gwendolyn slightly furrowed her brow as she stared at Madelyn.

Considering Madelyn’s deep affection for Inez, Madelyn should be panicking and stomping her feet indistress. Yet, she could still smile and divert Gwendolyn’s attention while maintaining a courteousattitude.

The fainting incident must be… Forget about it. On the day of the Mossey family’s opening ceremony,whether Inez was sincere or not, she ultimately wanted to help me. I would consider this as repayingher a favor.

With that thought, she smiled slightly and looked at Kieran before her. “You go ahead. I’ll chat with Mrs.Mossey.”

Kieran nodded before pushing the door open and entering.

Madelyn noticed the subtle interactions between the two, and her face stiffened slightly. She askedhalf-jokingly, “It seems like you and Mr. Kieran have quite a good rapport, are you guys…”

Her gaze wandered back and forth, hinting at something.

Gwendolyn showed no expression.

“We’re just ordinary friends.”

Madelyn seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Her smile brightened as she eagerly offered Gwendolynmore fruit. “That’s great! You are so lucky to have friends like Mr. Kieran and Mr. Treyton!”

Gwendolyn just nodded in agreement with her, not saying anything.

Inside the room, the lighting was dim.

Inez lay quietly in bed, as if she had never woken up.

However, unlike her previous vegetative state, her complexion was much rosier than last time, and herbreathing was slightly rapid.

The moment Kieran looked at her, his eyebrows furrowed instantly, and his expression darkened.

“You’re not sick.”

Inez was utterly embarrassed, as her deception was exposed so quickly.

Seeing him about to leave, she hurriedly opened her eyes, sat up in bed, and grabbed hold of hissleeve

“Don’t go!”

Kieran didn’t turn around, and his feet didn’t move. Iriez couldn’t see the expression on his face, butshe could clearly feel the chilling aura surrounding him, as cold as an ice cellar.

He is angry…

Inez’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and she became utterly flustered.

She knew that once he left this time, she would never have the chance to see him again.

“Kieran, I know that the Mossey family and the Harris family are not on the same level, and our familiesare not considered a perfect match, but I know if I don’t speak up now, I’ll lose my chance!”

She paused momentarily, took a deep breath as if gathering immense courage, and lifted her face, hereyes unwavering.

“I like you! I really, really like you. I know we haven’t known each other for long, and you don’t knowmuch about me, but can you please stay and try to talk to me more? I-”

“No.”

Before she could finish speaking, she was abruptly interrupted by Kieran’s cold voice.

“Because, I don’t like you.”

Inez felt as if a string had snapped inside her heart.

Inez stared blankly at his tall figure. He was not even willing to look back at her. She couldn’t quitedescribe the feeling at that moment.

She knew she had deceived him by pretending to be sick. However, if she hadn’t done so, she wouldnever have had the chance to fight for herself.

Her eyes turned red, yet she stubbornly bit her lip, forcing herself not to let her tears fall.

“Is it because of… Gwendolyn? Do you like her?”

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Treyton did not say anything. It was as though there was something difficult to bring up.

Gwendolyn connected all the clues and significant events from that period of time.

After giving it some thought, she amusingly shook her head.

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“Could it be that he thinks I’m dead and went there to retrieve my body? Does this mean that hewouldn’t want to let go of me even if I were dead?”

Treyton was tongue-tied and quickly changed the subject. “He hasn’t returned yet because he is stuckin the mountains. But I guess it won’t be long before he returns to Fairlake, maybe within a week at

most.”

Gwendolyn’s expression tensed up slightly.

One week is not a lot of time. If Samantha’s side isn’t quick enough, and Maverick manages to return intime to take control of the situation, my plan to bankrupt Wright Construction Group would be affected.

Treyton could see her anxiety.

“So, what’s your next move?”

Gwendolyn looked up, met his gaze, and gave a slight smile. “Great, I’ll give him a ‘big surprise’ on theday he returns!”

Treyton looked at her burning gaze. He lowered his head, feeling a little guilty.

In actuality, he kept two more things hidden from Gwendolyn.

The first thing was that Maverick was stuck there because of the people Asher had sent. Asher hadlong been displeased with that young punk, so the former look the opportunity to secretly teachMaverick a lesson.

The second thing was that Maverick went there to look for her, not with ill intentions, but to save her.

If Gwendolyn were to investigate thoroughly, she would discover that Noah’s hijacking incident hadnothing to do with Maverick.

She simply did not want to delve deeper into the matter. Thus, she preferred to believe that Maverickwas the one who had wronged her.

Treyton pursed his lips, wanting to speak but hesitated.

In the end, he did not say anything at all.

Even though Maverick was not at fault this time, Gwendolyn had suffered and endured hardshipsbecause of him over the past three years.

It was time for Maverick to make up for all the times he had wronged her.

After knowing Maverick’s approximate return date, Gwendolyn was filled with determination. The verynext day, she arranged for Yulia to disguise herself as a major shareholder of Amryn Real Estate.

The land on the western outskirts of the city had already been purchased. The subsequent

construction projects still needed to be discussed with Oceanic Constructions for a collaboration plan.

“Tonight, at the meeting with Oceanic Constructions, bring along the Wright family’s spy. Remember togive them a chance to discreetly obtain the plans.”

Yulia was quite surprised when she heard that. “Boss, if he goes back and tells Samantha about ourleaked plan, she will definitely try to sabotage our collaboration with Oceanic Constructions.”

Gwendolyn pursed her lips and smiled. “Well, that depends on whether they have the ability or not.”

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“Huh?”

Yulia could not understand what Gwendolyn wanted to do and could only obediently follow orders.

Later that evening, Samantha arrived at the Wright residence, brimming with enthusiasm. She eagerlyshared her accomplishments with Frida.

“Aunt Frida, I’ve got the collaboration plan between Amryn Real Estate and Oceanic Constructions.”

Frida exclaimed in surprise, “Really?”

She eagerly took the proposal from Samantha’s hands and carefully read through it. “This is great! Withthis proposal, things will be much easier to handle.”

Samantha suggested, “Now that we have Amryn Real Estate’s quotation to Oceanic Constructions, allwe need to do now is multiply that price by a few times when we offer it to Oceanic Constructions, andwe’ll be able to intercept this collaboration. Amryn Real Estate is a small company with limited funds.Once we intercept their partnership after they made the down payment, they won’t be able to afford tonegotiate a better deal with other construction material companies by then. They would have no choicebut to wait for their demise and obediently hand over the land in the western outskirts of the city.”

After hearing this, Frida could not help but laugh. “Great! I’ll leave it all to you to arrange. WrightConstruction Group can afford it no matter how much it costs!”

Samantha nodded.

Frida patted Samantha’s shoulder and looked at her solemnly. “Samantha, you are the child I trust themost. Please don’t let me down!”

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Samantha nodded earnestly and began making arrangements the very next day.

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Unexpectedly, when she discussed the partnership with the person in charge of Oceanic Constructions,the person in charge said regretfully, “I’m sorry, Ms. Lane, but Amryn Real Estate has already raisedtheir offer to a hundred million from the original price. We can’t possibly give you this deal. Unless…you’re willing to increase your offer as well?”

Amryn Real Estate is willing to raise the price to a hundred million to obtain this large batch of buildingmaterials? Are they crazy? Well, it’s good that they’ve invested all their money in the construction onthe western outskirts of the city. It shows that they value this piece of land very much. and are willing torisk the entire company’s survival on it. Once their collaboration comes to a halt, they will only end uplosing everything, declaring bankruptcy. That piece of land will inevitably fall into the hands of WrightConstruction Group.

Upon thinking this, she smacked the table without hesitation. “Wright Construction Group will offer ahundred and fifty million for this batch of goods.”

The person in charge of Oceanic Constructions clicked their tongue disapprovingly, showing a bit ofdisdain.

“Well, doing business is all about maintaining credibility, after all. You only want to add fifty million. andexpect us to breach our contract with Amryn Real Estate? That’s a bit unreasonable, isn’t it? Besides, itwon’t be easy for us to speak to them as well!”

Samantha’s face turned grim, but before she could retort, the assistant of the person in charge ofOceanic Constructions pushed the door open and entered the room. The assistant leaned close to the

person in charge’s car and whispered, “Amryn Real Estate has added another hundred million.”

Although it was meant to be a whisper, it was not soft at all.

Samantha heard it loud and clear, and her face turned dark.

As the future heir of Lane Group, she would soon be merging the organization with Wright ConstructionGroup. There was no way she would submit to a small company like Amryn Real Estate.

The desire to win got the better of her. She abruptly stood up and slammed the empty coffee cup onthe table in front of the person in charge.

Hearing the loud bang, the person in charge jumped in shock. Samantha, with her chin up high inarrogance, declared powerfully, “Five hundred million! In cash!”

The person in charge’s eyes

in charge’s eyes lit up. “Deal!”

Meanwhile, also at Oceanic Constructions, Gwendolyn was sitting in the main seat in the conferenceroom next door with an exquisite coffee brewing set on the table.

She calmly emptied the first pot of brewed coffee and began the second round of brewing with the usedcoffee beans.

The room was filled with the aroma of coffee.

Yulia sat on the left side, quietly watching Gwendolyn’s leisure and skillful movements.

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Impressive! She truly is the Harris family’s precious daughter. Even after leaving Salinsburgh for a fullsix years, she can still remember clearly how to brew nice cup of coffee.

The sound of the door opening broke the silence in the conference room.

The person in charge’s assistant walked in with a delighted expression. “You guessed correctly! WrightConstruction Group indeed followed through with five hundred million, and it’s in cash! My supervisorsaid that as soon as Wright Construction Group’s funds arrive, we will immediately split the profits withyou according to the contract. You will receive eighty percent, and Oceanic Constructions is gettingtwenty percent.”

Gwendolyn remained silent, focusing on savoring her coffee.

Yulia stood up and shook hands with the assistant. “Great, it’s a pleasure working with you.”

Most big companies mainly used checks and let the banks handle the rest so their cash reserves wouldnot be too affected.

The fact that Wright Construction Group could come up with so much cash at once showed theirremarkable strength. Unfortunately, once all the cash was invested, the subsequent vulnerabilitieswould only grow.

Late at night, thunder and lightning raged as torrential rain poured down.

In the mountain range between Fairlake and Lightspring, a group of people ran along the narrowmountain path as if their lives depended on it.

“Boss, there’s a cave over there!”

Several people quickly rushed into the narrow, pitch-black cave. They cut some wild vegetation toconceal the entrance, making it a good place to hide temporarily.

Maverick’s initially neat short hair was soaked by the rain and drooped down onto his forehead.

His handsome face was unnaturally pale. Even his lips were devoid of any color. As he finally caughthis breath, a sudden, intense pain in his waist made him feel lightheaded. When he could no longerbear it, he dropped onto one knee for

“Boss!”

support.

Just now, the group of people was focused on running Even though Maverick was clearly injured, hedid not say a word about it from beginning to end.

His subordinates only realized then that he had been stabbed in the waist at some point. It was a longand deep gash, and the wound had turned pale from being washed by the rain. However, blood wasstill oozing out from it.

On the way here, Maverick got caught in the rain, and now he was starting to feel hot all over, asthough he was running a fever.

If he could not stop the bleeding and treat the fever in time, his life would be in danger!

Fortunately, all his subordinates had fought their way through life and death in the army and werefamiliar with self-tending methods for injuries sustained in the wilderness.

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The group bustled in and out. Due to a lack of resources, it took almost an hour to bandage Maverick’s

wound.

Maverick woke up from his groggy state, and the first words that came out of his dry, pale lips were,“Tomorrow… we’re going back to Fairlake!”

His subordinate, Nico Larson, was growing increasingly anxious.

Everyone is almost at their wit’s end, yet you are still thinking about returning to Fairlake?

“Boss, your body is too weak right now, and those people outside are still looking for us. If you actrecklessly, your wound will tear open. Do you really not care about your life?”

Maverick bit his thin lip. I’ve endured much worse injuries before. This is nothing.

He got over the pain and began to analyze the incident. “When you guys fought with that group, did younotice that they all had the same small tattoo on the inner part of their arms?”

After some thought, Nico grabbed a piece of leftover torn cloth that he had originally ripped off tobandage Maverick’s wound. With the muddy water on the ground, Nico relied on his memory to draw

the tattoo and handed it to Maverick.

A group of people gathered around this piece of tattooed cloth and engaged in a lively discussion.

“It seems like some kind of animal.”

“Right! It’s an animal. Don’t these two sides look like two horns? A rhinoceros!”

Neville Landon had just finished speaking when Nico smacked him on the head. “Idiot! A rhino has earson both sides of its head and only one horn!”

Maverick listened to their animated chatter as his eyes focused on the piece of cloth.

After briefly thinking about it, he spoke weakly. “It’s a deer.”

Although his voice was soft, his subordinates heard it loud and clear. Their expressions turnedextremely solemn.

Many years ago, during a mission, they had collaborated with the Harris family’s team fromSalinsburgh. It seemed that the subordinates of the Harris family also had a similar tattoo.

If that’s true, that means our former allies have become enemies. But why?

A long silence fell upon the cave as everyone’s eyes were fixed on Maverick. Mayerick’s dark eyesnarrowed, deep in thought, leaving everyone wondering what was on his mind.

After the long silence, Nico was the first to speak up. “Boss, maybe it’s a misunderstanding. We’vebeen living incognito since we left the army, and hardly anyone knows about our existence. Perhaps it’sa misunderstanding.”

Maverick did not speak, and his eyes were extremely cold.

That group of people was clearly very purpose-driven, and it was obvious that they were comingstraight for them.

To the best of his knowledge, there was currently a well-established team capable of detection andconcealment, led by the eldest son of the Harris family, Asher. Asher was known to have connectionswith both the mob and the authorities.

Treyton and Asher were also brothers.

Moreover, when Maverick was fighting the group leader previously, the man said, “You want to knowwho I am? You should be asking who you’ve let down!

Upon hearing these words, Maverick somehow suddenly thought of Gwendolyn. His mind wandered fora moment, and that was when the other person’s blade struck him.

Is this matter related to Gwendolyn in any way? If Treyton would go to such lengths for her, then whoexactly is she?