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.

Sherman this morning when she said she is in

Honey Bee for drinks with

she ended up getting drunk without any defense.

does it have to

feeling in his chest and concealing the pain in his

and 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 take her to rest,”

him a cold glance. “She is my fiancée. Whatever I choose to do is more appropriate than you!”

his arms, Cedrick then

you known her, Mr. Jenson? She’s not going to like you! If you dare to do anything to

Gwendolyn to a

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

noticed Nico first, but couldn’t recognize Cedrick because he was wearing a

Ms. Harris in your arms? Where is

is Mr. Jenson, my new boss. Since

going to

married sooner or later. Is there anyone better than Mr. Jenson to take care of Ms. Gwendolyn

William and Quinton glanced at each

took the chance to snatch it away while the former

and

out of the room, he patted William and Quinton’s shoulders in a friendly way as he said, “We haven’t seen each other

have to stand guard when Ms. Harris is staying at a

nodded to

nothing to worry about! Mr. Jenson is skilled enough to protect Ms. Gwendolyn from any harm. Let’s go and find a place with nice drinks and

“Wait…”

left with Nico rather

hotel room, Cedrick carried Gwendolyn to the bed and helped her remove her coat and heels. After covering her with a

her up, he kept

light of the bedside lamp added a touch of ambiguity to

traced over the towel to the contours of her delicate facial features. He observed her intently as if he wanted to etch her image

do was watch her sleep soundly, and yet he

one he wanted to love to

in love with Sherman

to have forgotten about me even though it’s only

ex-husband, I am still used

thought about it, the more he felt like a knife was