The Ex and Her Riches

Upon ending her train of thought, Gwendolyn unknowingly emptied a whole bottle of red wine.

When Elven saw she was about to open another, he stopped her. “The doctor said you can only drink a little wine after you hurt your stomach last time by drinking too much, Ms. Harris.”“It’s only two bottles. Besides, I don’t get drunk that easily,” she replied.

Sighing, he reminded, “Did you forget you can’t hold your liquor as well as you could ever since that incident, Ms. Harris?”

After being stopped twice, Gwendolyn felt frustrated. Abruptly, she shoved the wine bottle and glass away. “Fine, I won’t drink anymore! Take these away!”

Folding her arms grumpily, she closed her eyes to nap.

Elven placated her with a smile and shot a meaningful glance at his colleagues. Soon, Gwendolyn’s table was cleared.

By the time they arrived in Salinsburgh, it was already night.

Just as Gwendolyn wondered if she should return to the Harris residence, she received a call from Jasmine.

Jasmine was overjoyed to learn the announcement of Gwendolyn’s background and arrival in Salinsburgh. “You’re finally back, Gwendolyn! How about we spend some time in The Honey Bee together? Many of your old friends are eager to meet you! Did you miss them?”

It has been years since I met my childhood friends, and I don’t want to return to the Harris residence anyway, so why not? “Sure,” answered Gwendolyn.

She only brought Elven with her.

As for Ezra and William, she requested them to book a hotel room as that was where they would be staying for the night. Meanwhile, Quinton was sent off to tell Marcus of their arrival.

the time Gwendolyn reached the bar, the others had

than a dozen people were gathered there, including Jasmine, Sherman, Triss Jenson,

opened the door to the private room, Jasmine and Triss used the confetti poppers from where they were hiding behind the door. In the blink of

help but smile in response to seeing

you to thank us. You have no idea how sad we were when we heard your death. It’s fantastic

had a great time with her friends as they

Triss occupied the seats next to her. Due to their younger age, she considered them her

the news Quinton shared with her on the plane, Gwendolyn asked, “I heard your family’s eldest grandson took control of the family. Is he giving you

never been interested in stuff like power. Back then, only Uncle Yael competed ruthlessly with Cedrick. That’s

patted her head with a smile of relief.

year ago. Apparently, he vomited blood every day. It scared Grandpa to death. However, he’s pretty amazing. I

just arrived at Salinsburgh, I’ve heard two people praising this Cedrick already. I admit,

in thought, Jasmine

turned to her side, she saw Sherman sitting beside her with a wineglass, looking as elegant and dashing

raised his glass at her. “It’s been a while since we last met, but

“When did your family find you and bring you back

stiffened for

was treating him

me to the cargo ship, I was brought to a small, illiterate,

since I’ve returned. Initially, I planned to search for you in Fairlake. However, there was a

smile froze as she tightened her grip around

did I touch a nerve?” Staring at her apologetically, Sherman tried to hold her

silently stood, avoiding his touch, and poured herself another

help but feel a little awkward. Still, he peered at her affectionately. “Since that burden is no longer weighing you down, once you have had enough fun with your single life, let me take care of you,

to furrow her eyebrows. Is he calling