Female Novel
Chapter 161
At that moment, all eyes were on Maverick.
Maverick didn’t panic at all as he joked with a playful smirk, “It’s nothing. I just think Mr. Scott is a verynovelbin
impressive bootlicker.”
He was subtly mocking Matthew for buttering him up and also expressed disdain for Charles.
Maverick and Charles stared at each other and sensed the obvious hostility in each other’s eyes.
Sparks flew, and the air was thick with tension as the two of them traded blows.
The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense, so much so that no one dared to make a sound.
Gwendolyn tapped on the table amidst the strained atmosphere and reminded, “Let’s get down to
business. My time is precious.”
Both of the men instantly reined in their temper and returned their attention to the main issue at hand.
Charles took another look at the documents before looking at Shirley and Samantha. “Mrs. Lane, you
should provide solid evidence since you’re accusing Gwendolyn of being the mastermind. Otherwise,
I’ll have to let her go.”
Shirley bit her lip.
All the evidence had been destroyed by Gwendolyn’s bodyguards before they left yesterday. Apart from
the injuries on Samantha and the testimonies of the housekeepers and bodyguards at home, Shirley
had nothing to present.
I thought we could quietly pin the crime on Gwendolyn with the help of someone at Fairlake Police
Station. Who would have thought that Charles would appear out of nowhere, leaving me with no other
options?
Shirley couldn’t accept the outcome, and all she could do was glare at Gwendolyn angrily. “Just
because you have powerful backers doesn’t mean that you can do whatever you want. If you overstep
your bounds, sooner or later, you’ll stumble!”
Gwendolyn appeared relaxed and carefree as she twirled her hair around her fingertips out of
boredom.
She raised her eyebrows when she heard Shirley’s words. “You’re absolutely right, Mrs. Lane.
However, I don’t know when I’ll stumble. The good days for the Lane family are coming to an end
soon.”
“You!” Shirley was enraged. The Lane Group was the result of generations of hard work by the Lane
family. She gritted her teeth at the thought of that and asked, “Even if you don’t admit to intentionally
hurting my daughter or damaging our car, the fact remains that you stole our Fruit of Prosperity. If we
search your place, we’ll find it. Don’t you dare claim otherwise!”
“Oh, about that.” Gwendolyn thought for a moment and graciously admitted, “When you invited me to
visit the Lane residence, I was captivated by the fresh orange tree, so I took it with me. If you’re not
happy about that, should I return it?”
Return it? What a load of cr*p! She’s eaten all of our Fruit of Prosperity!
“Since you took it, pay for it!”
“Sure.” Gwendolyn agreed without hesitation.
Shirley was momentarily taken aback because she hadn’t anticipated Gwendolyn to be so
straightforward. Then, she quickly added in a feisty manner, “I want cash!”
That tree was very expensive. I will multiply the price several times and rip this little girl off!
“As you wish, Mrs. Lane,” Gwendolyn said with a casual smile as she texted William before looking at
Matthew. “Mr. Scott, Mrs. Lane wants cash. I’ve asked the bodyguards to bring the cash. Make sure
your subordinates let them through when they arrive.”
Matthew keenly noticed the mention of “bodyguards.” How many people are coming?
However, pressured by Charles’ presence, he dared not ask and could only nod stiffly. “All right. Don’t
worry.”
The interrogation room regained its’ tranquility in the few minutes it took for the bodyguard to show up.
Charles and Gwendolyn’s gazes met from afar, and Charles smiled gently. His deep blue, almond-
shaped eyes seemed to possess a bewitching charm that captivated people’s hearts.
However, Gwendolyn was expressionless, and the look in her eyes remained indifferent.
Maverick keenly noticed the two of them exchanging glances.
Did something happen between them?
He discovered that Gwendolyn’s eyes held a hint of indescribable complexity every time she looked at
Charles.
She didn’t have much of a reaction when Sherman was sent away, so… could it be that she likes
Charles?
Maverick’s chest tightened slightly, and he coughed twice.
It was so loud and abrupt that even Shirley, Samantha, and Matthew noticed it.
However, Gwendolyn and Charles ignored him and continued to stare at each other until the door to
the interrogation room opened.
William was the first to walk in with two large black cases in his hands.
Shirley was about to mock Gwendolyn for bringing too little money when she saw more men stepping
in with black cases after William.
In the end, a total of twenty-five black-clad bodyguards stood in a neat row in front of the interrogation
room, making for an intimidating scene.
Matthew was dumbfounded, while Shirley and Samantha were already used to it.
However, both women expressed strong dissatisfaction and disapproval toward Gwendolyn’s flashy,
attention-seeking behavior.
Maverick, who was standing next to Gwendolyn, keenly spotted Nico among the bodyguards.
I can’t believe this rascal actually disobeyed my orders. Since when did he take the liberty of becoming
Gwendolyn’s bodyguard?
Sensing the sharp gaze of his own boss, Nico flashed Maverick a cheeky, silly grin while standing at
the back of the entourage.
Now that everyone had arrived, Gwendolyn looked at Shirley with a playful smirk in her captivating
eyes. “Mrs. Lane, I’ve brought the money. Make sure you hold onto it firmly.”
Shirley could vaguely sense a threat in her words.
Gwendolyn waved her hand, and the bodyguards stepped forward and opened the suitcases one by
one. They each contained a million in cash, neatly stacked in bundles. The bodyguards then proceeded
to pour the money directly onto Shirley and Samantha’s desks.
The sound of rustling paper bills filled the air.
The scene was picturesque.
Shirley and Samantha’s table couldn’t hold the cash, and a lot of paper bills spilled all over the place
and even hit their legs and arms. Samantha’s freshly bandaged wound began to bleed again after she
was struck, which caused her to cry out in pain.
The Lane family’s bodyguard was unable to enter the interrogation room, leaving Samantha without
any assistance. Shirley had no choice but to step forward and shield her daughter herself.
The bodyguards were initially pouring the cash onto the table, but when the table could no longer hold
the huge pile of cash that resembled a tiny hill, they started pouring it directly onto Shirley and
Samantha.
Shirley and Samantha were quickly buried by cash.
All the police officers present in the interrogation room were astounded by the extravagant scene of
money being dumped on people.
Matthew quickly noticed that despite Shirley’s protection, Samantha’s wounds still bled. He gave
Charles a worried look. “Mr. Newton, don’t you think it’s a bit too much?”
The act of literally burying people with cash in the police station’s interrogation room was truly a first in
history!
It was simply shocking, outrageous, and utterly insane!
Charles was admiring Gwendolyn’s wicked expression as she reveled in her revenge, and he felt
slightly annoyed at being interrupted. “One asked for money, and the other provided. Yes, it’s a lot of
money, but there’s nothing wrong with it.”
Matthew couldn’t do anything about it since even the person with the most authority insisted that there
wasn’t a problem.
A single case held one million, and each of the twenty-five bodyguards carried two suitcases,
amounting to a whopping fifty million in cash poured directly onto them. This was definitely enough to
bury them alive.
Such a ruthless act wasn’t something anyone could do.
Matthew had to re-evaluate Gwendolyn.
The colossal amount of cash rendered Shirley and Samantha immobile as their bodies were completely
submerged beneath all the bills with only their heads exposed. That was their first time experiencing
what it was like to be surrounded by cash.
The interrogation room’s floor was littered with plenty of loose change, but not a single police officer
dared to bend down and sneak some into their pockets. However, their eyes were filled with envy as
they looked at Shirley and Samantha.
A whopping fifty million! We’d be more than happy to be showered with that kind of money!
Gwendolyn was admiring the scene, wearing a mischievous and unrestrained grin on her face. She
was completely unaware that two men were staring at her intently from the side.
After a while, she got up and walked toward Shirley and Samantha before casually picking up a wad of
cash from the ground and gently placing it on Samantha’s head.
Her actions were graceful and dignified, and her face exuded an icy, haughty charm.
That wad of cash became the last straw that crushed Samantha’s sanity.
She screamed and sobbed when she could no longer tolerate the humiliation.
Gwendolyn shushed her before saying, “Hold onto my money carefully; I’ll soon be taking it all back,
principal and interest!”