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 bar,

dozen people were gathered there, including Jasmine, Sherman,

they

in

by the latter’s arm. “There’s no need for you to thank us. You have no idea how sad

a great time with her friends as

next to her. Due to their younger age, she considered them her little sisters and had a good relationship

the plane, Gwendolyn asked, “I heard your family’s eldest grandson took control of the family. Is he

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

a

quite pitiful, though. He was covered in blood and wounds when he returned from his mission half a year ago. Apparently, he vomited blood every day. It scared Grandpa to death. However, he’s pretty amazing. I didn’t

at Salinsburgh, I’ve heard two people praising this Cedrick already. I admit, I’m curious to see

as Gwendolyn was deep in thought, Jasmine sneakily

her side, she saw Sherman sitting beside her with a

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

glass with his. “When did your family find you and bring you back to

expression stiffened

was treating him far

That d*mn Maverick! I still can’t believe he played a dirty trick on me! After he tossed me to the cargo ship, I was brought to a small, illiterate, and desolate country. It took my family ages to locate me! Although, he’s dead now, so I

his train of thought ended there, his expression returned to normal. “It’s been months since I’ve returned. Initially, I planned to search for you in Fairlake. However, there was a situation at the company preventing me from leaving. However, I heard Maverick

she tightened her grip around

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

stood, avoiding his touch,

“Since that burden is no longer weighing you down, once you have had enough fun with

spurred Gwendolyn to furrow her eyebrows.