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.

reached the

people were gathered there, including Jasmine,

and Triss used the confetti poppers from where they were hiding behind the door. In the

couldn’t help but smile in response to seeing that.

arm. “There’s no need for you to thank us. You have no idea how sad we were when we heard your death.

had a great time with her friends as they

younger age, she considered them her

recalling the news Quinton shared with her on the plane, Gwendolyn asked, “I heard your family’s eldest grandson took control of

dad’s never been interested in stuff like power. Back then, only Uncle Yael competed ruthlessly with Cedrick. That’s why Cedrick treats our family pretty well even after he took control,” replied

with a

every day. It scared Grandpa to death. However, he’s pretty amazing. I didn’t expect him to snatch control of the family back

response was silence. Even though I’ve just arrived at Salinsburgh, I’ve heard two people praising this Cedrick already. I admit, I’m curious to see what kind

as Gwendolyn was deep in thought, Jasmine sneakily

Sherman sitting beside her with

her. “It’s been a while since we last met, but you’re still

her glass with his. “When did your family find you and bring you back to Salinsburgh from overseas, Mr.

stiffened

it was because she was treating him far more distantly

me to the cargo ship, I was brought to a small, illiterate, and desolate country.

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

tightened her grip around

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

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,

spurred Gwendolyn to furrow her eyebrows.