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.

this morning when she said she is in love

to The Honey Bee for drinks with

time she ended up getting drunk without any

it

chest and concealing the pain in his eyes,

forward and gestured for Sherman to

Mr. Jenson. You should respect

shot him a cold glance. “She is my fiancée. Whatever

his

to do anything to her, you will have to face the

Sherman, Cedrick carried Gwendolyn to

he bumped into William and Quinton, who had just booked a room and were

because he was wearing a mask. However, it was

is Ms. Harris in your arms? Where

atmosphere, Nico hurriedly stepped forward to explain the situation. “This is Mr. Jenson, my new boss. Since Ms. Gwendolyn is too drunk, he decides to book a hotel room to take

Harris is not going to like

respective families. They are going to be married sooner or later. Is there anyone better than Mr. Jenson to take care of Ms.

Quinton glanced

hand, Nico took the chance to snatch it away while the former was still hesitating. Then,

hurried after them and waited

William and Quinton’s shoulders in a friendly way as he said, “We haven’t seen each

looked troubled. “I don’t think that’s a good idea. We have to stand guard when Ms. Harris is staying

nodded to

worry about! Mr. Jenson is skilled enough to protect Ms. Gwendolyn from any harm. Let’s go and find

“Wait…”

the end, they left

and heels. After covering her with a blanket, he went to the bathroom and

waking her up, he kept his

of the bedside lamp

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

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

the one he

love with Sherman

about me even though it’s only been half a

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

thought about it, the more he felt like a knife was piercing through his heart. Every breath he took