The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 147

That evening, at the charity gala.

It was held at Fairlake’s most luxurious hotel, Gardens Hotel.

The hotel was splendid with opulent decor. Only prominent business tycoons and wealthy scions of Fairlake were invited to attend the gala.

As it was a charity event, Gwendolyn chose a black gown adorned with golden clouds embroidery. Her hair was elegantly combed to one side, giving her a mature and charming appearance that was both sensual and enticing.

Ever since the talent show, everyone knew she was the boss of Angle. So there were far fewer prejudiced gazes when they looked at her.

As soon as she and Joaquin appeared, they became the center of attention. With Joaquin’s popularity in the entertainment industry, the two of them instantly dominated the conversation.

Initially, Gwendolyn was determined to keep a low profile. However, she drew attention as soon as she appeared.

Joaquin saw that she wasn’t too happy and chuckled.

“There’s no helping it. You just look stunning. This gown is very demanding on one’s figure, but it looks like it was tailor-made for you. As expected, attending an event with you never disappoints. I’m so proud!”

Gwendolyn stared at him and whispered, “You’re teasing me already? So it seems the beating you took during the day doesn’t hurt anymore, huh?”

Joaquin’s expression instantly changed, and he looked pitifully at Gwendolyn as he wrapped his arm around hers. “No, it still hurts so much. This afternoon, I shot an action scene, and the pain was unbearable!”

Gwendolyn was amused by him, so she playfully flicked his forehead.

In the meantime, Maverick was observing the interaction of the two from afar.

His eyes were cold, and the scene before him made him feel a sudden tightness in his chest as if his heart was fiercely gripped.

But he knew he had no right to be jealous.

But he just couldn’t shake off the feeling of annoyance.

I’m so pissed!

Samantha, standing beside him, sensed the wrath emanating from his body, especially when she saw the bulging veins on his clenched fists.

“Maverick, shall we say hello to Ms. Shalders and Mr. Zipper?”

Maverick remained silent.

He neither agreed nor refused.

So Samantha decided to leave him there and headed off in Gwendolyn’s direction.

Gwendolyn and Joaquin were having a lively conversation when they were suddenly interrupted by a friendly voice.

“Ms. Shalders, long time no see. You’ve become even more beautiful, and even such heavy makeup can’t hide the foxy charm you possess.”

Joaquin was enraged when he heard the comment. “Everyone knows Gwendolyn’s beauty is unbeatable. She can outshine you even without makeup. And if her makeup is heavy, what do you call that plastered mess on your face?

Besides, not everyone can be a fox. Someone like you can only be a wild boar.”

“You!”

infuriated. Did he just

in the world am

to offend the Zipper family in Fairlake, so she had no choice but to swallow

banter; instead, she noticed Maverick walking up from behind

an instant,

cold and

of anger flickered in her eyes like

Samantha

I hate

here at the charity gala with Samantha, leaving

instantly sense the anger

about being angry at her interaction with

realized

would have a tough time

you, but you’re already Mr. Zipper’s partner, so he

you must be joking. He’s just someone

words painfully scorched Maverick’s

instantly turned

he approached Gwendolyn without caring

today, but once we’re home, you can do whatever you want with me, okay? No

dark eyes gazed at Gwendolyn with a hint of grievance. Then, he turned her wrist over

everything

was standing nearby was shocked. He was so disgusted.

could someone say something so

also

in Wright Construction Group, who’s

it be that someone has cast a curse

Maverick continued to draw circles in Gwendolyn’s

wasn’t the one who got embarrassed

Maverick’s circular drawing motion made her

in the world om

the snorky remork but Jooquin. Somontho didn’t wont to offend the Zipper fomily in Foirloke, so she hod no choice

to their ployful bonter; insteod, she noticed Moverick wolking up

instont,

become cold ond

her eyes like worning signs of o

thot Somontho hod hurt

I hote

here ot the chority golo with Somontho,

the onger

no longer cored obout being ongry

he reolized

hove o tough time when he

the exchonge of glonces between Gwendolyn ond Moverick. Thus, she exploined with o smile, “Moverick misses you, but you’re olreody

just someone insignificont to me.

words poinfully scorched

foce instontly

tightness in his chest, he opprooched Gwendolyn without coring obout

we’re

dork eyes gozed ot Gwendolyn with o hint of grievonce. Then, he turned her wrist over gently, ond his well-defined knuckles

did everything so

stonding neorby wos

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