The Ex and Her Riches

Sherman felt wronged by the way Cedrick questioned him. To add to his displeasure, he even snatched Gwendolyn away from his arms.

“Are you suggesting that I drugged her, Mr. Jenson? I, Sherman Ferguson, will never do such a dirty thing. Gwendolyn was feeling down, so I was just accompanying her and drinking. Now that she’s drunk, I’m taking her back to rest.”He stepped forward, attempting to snatch Gwendolyn back, but Cedrick swiftly sidestepped and held her tightly in his arms.

“There’s no need to trouble you, Mr. Ferguson. I will take care of her.”

Sherman’s expression became grim. “Do you also have feelings for Gwendolyn, Mr. Jenson?”

“Yes.”

Sherman was annoyed.

Just when Maverick was finally gone, Cedrick had to come and block his way.

“It’s not very appropriate for you to be holding Gwendolyn so intimately, Mr. Jenson. Not to mention that she just came back to Salinsburgh. I don’t think she knows you well enough, but I have known her since we were very young. It’s better if you leave her to me.”

Sherman took a step forward to get Gwendolyn back but Nico halted him. “Mind your behavior, Mr. Ferguson. Ms. Gwendolyn is already engaged to Mr. Jenson. It is reasonable that he takes care of Ms. Gwendolyn.”

“Engaged?”

When did this happen? How did I not hear about any of this?

Sensing Sherman’s confusion, Nico explained, “Old Mr. Jenson personally went to the Harris residence to finalize the engagement last night. The news will be announced during Ms. Gwendolyn’s welcome party. I hope Mr. Ferguson realizes who is the outsider here.”

Sherman turned pale instantly. It never occur to him that the Jenson family would act so quickly and that Marcus would agree to it right away!

Now that Cedrick was Gwendolyn’s fiancé, he couldn’t gain the upper hand as her friend.

Seeing that Sherman was no longer blocking his way, Cedrick carried Gwendolyn in his arms and turned to leave.

Leaning on Cedrick’s broad chest, Gwendolyn caught a familiar whiff of tobacco smell. Instinctively, she tightened her grip on his neck as she murmured, “Don’t go. You just promised that you won’t leave me…”

Upon hearing that, Sherman grinned smugly. “Seems like Gwendolyn prefers going with me, Mr. Jenson.”

Cedrick stiffened as he looked down at the frunk Gwendolyn in his arms. She had an innocent look on her face despite being in that state and unaware.

to Sherman this morning when she said she is in love with another

to The Honey Bee for drinks

a good tolerance for alcohol and is usually alert, but this time she ended up getting drunk without any defense. It seems like

why does it have to

chest and concealing the pain in his eyes, Cedrick ordered with his deep voice, “Escort Mr. Ferguson

gestured for Sherman to

someone to do something that they don’t want to, Mr. Jenson. You should respect Gwendolyn’s wishes and let me

around and shot him a cold glance. “She is my fiancée. Whatever I choose to do is more appropriate than

carrying Gwendolyn in his

her, Mr. Jenson? She’s not going to like you! If you dare to do anything to her, you will have to face the consequences when she wakes up!”

Sherman, Cedrick carried Gwendolyn

the hotel entrance when he bumped into William and Quinton, who had

Nico first, but couldn’t recognize Cedrick because he was wearing a mask. However, it was impossible not to notice Gwendolyn in

is Ms. Harris in your arms? Where

new boss. Since Ms. Gwendolyn is too drunk, he decides to

not going to like it when

buts,” Nico interrupted, “The engagement was settled by the head of their respective families. They are going to be married sooner or later. Is there anyone better than Mr.

William and Quinton glanced

room key in William’s hand, Nico took the chance to snatch it away while the former was still hesitating. Then, he

and Quinton hurried after them and

William and Quinton’s shoulders in a friendly way as he said, “We

a good idea. We have to stand guard when Ms. Harris

to second

nothing to worry about! Mr. Jenson is skilled enough to protect Ms. Gwendolyn

“Wait…”

left with Nico rather

to the bed and helped her remove her coat and heels. After covering her with a blanket, he went to the bathroom and returned

up,

bedside lamp added a touch

face, his gaze traced over the towel to the contours of her delicate facial features. He observed her intently as if he wanted to etch her image firmly into

he could do was watch her sleep soundly, and yet he

was the one he wanted to love to

love with

to have forgotten about me even

forgotten. As her ex-husband, I am still used by

more he felt like a knife was piercing through his heart. Every breath he took