The Ex and Her Riches

Charles’ long eyelashes covered his blue eyes. He seemed like he had seriously thought about it.

“I like it when lovers end up together. If you two sincerely love one another, then, of course, wholeheartedly support it. As for typical traditions like engagement gifts, going through the motions will suffice.”

Treyton met his gaze and absorbed his words.

“Should you intend to take the helm, Charles, all the holding resources of the businesses under my name will fully support you.”

Both men locked eyes with burning determination in their gazes,

Everyone’s lives seemed to be gradually regaining a sense of normalcy.

In the evening. Gwendolyn gave Cedrick a call to tell him she was going to a business gala alone.

Many CEOs of large overseas corporations would be in attendance.

Recently, she had been making plans for the export trade of Harris Group.

The Harris family was currently the richest family in Chanaca, and she, Gwendolyn Shalders Harris, had become the only woman to rise to the position of the richest person in Chanaca.

Although it could not have been possible without Cedrick’s help back then, Gwendolyn’s ambition did not stop there.

She wished to expand Harris Group’s trading to other countries. Additionally, she had a greater goal, which was to become the richest person in the world.

Dovil Group, one of the top three companies in the world, was among those attending the business gala that night.

She heard that the company was widely inviting tenders for a new collaborative project they had recently launched, and she was determined to get the spot at the gala.

Cedrick was worried about her going alone. “I’ll go with you tonight. I’ll put Craig’s matter aside and continue with it tomorrow.”

“That won’t be necessary. You’ve been dealing with Craig’s case for so long, so it’s best to get an outcome as quickly as possible. Besides, I’ll keep my distance from other men and avoid anything that suggests cheating.”

Her tone grew colder as she spoke.

Even though she did not make a big deal about what had happened previously, this distrust was like a tiny fishbone lodged in her throat that she could not remove.

recalled it, she always

sensed the shift in her emotions right

have no mistrust for you. I

In The

“Have you forgotten that I have a black belt in jiu- jitsu? An average man can’t

are many flirtatious men out there. They won’t

In short… there are far too many dangers outside. It’s safer if I accompany you.”

aren’t just pretentious and phony women in this world. Some men are even better at

let out a sigh upon hearing his resolute tone. “How about this? I’ll go to the gala

reasonable compromise, disagreeing with it would make him seem unreasonable.

well. We’ll do as you say.”

an agreement with Cedrick. She went to the mall

and made a statement, just like her goal that night.

to outdo everyone else and secure the Dovil Group partnership in Chanaca.

promptly at half-past seven in the evening at

with her flaming red lips and

were all top CEOs and influential people from upper-class societies both domestically and abroad. Every

moment, and the spotlight

everyone’s attention, with many people gasping and whispering to one

occasions, many big

her name.

grew louder when they learned that she was the only woman to rise to the position of the wealthiest

her. Terry Jenkins, the organizer of the business gala, was standing not far from the red carpet and greeted her with surprise, “I didn’t expect you to attend the gala tonight. You look gorgeous, Ms. Harris. I’m both

Jenkins. Tonight’s gala is decorated beautifully. It would be

exchanged words of flattery with smiles on their faces.

minutes later, the gala officially began. Terry gave a formal speech on stage, throwing some personal touches into the mix by introducing Jenkins Group’s latest project to all the big shots in

came to an end

In The World.

gala began to cluster into groups

wandered around the crowd before finally settling on

mature-looking blonde beard, a high nose, and attractive features. He exuded the aura of a foreign noble