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.

time she recalled it, she

sensed the shift in her emotions

genuinely have no mistrust for you. I

In The

excuse. “Have you forgotten that I have a black belt

“This is different. There are many flirtatious

force. Some will pretend to be weak. In short… there are far too many dangers outside. It’s safer

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

tone. “How about this? I’ll go to the gala first while you settle your work at

disagreeing with it would make him seem unreasonable.

do as

with Cedrick. She went to the mall and carefully picked out a crimson tassel

alluringly and made a statement, just like

and secure the Dovil Group partnership

at half-past seven in the evening

in her alluring crimson gown, combined with her flaming red lips and exquisite

top CEOs and influential people from upper-class societies both domestically and abroad. Every contract that they casually negotiated was

at the right moment, and the spotlight

everyone’s attention, with many people gasping and

usually not liking to attend such occasions,

her name.

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

way to the center of the banquet hall with all eyes on 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.

decorated beautifully. It would be a loss for me not to come and see it,”

of flattery with smiles on their faces.

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 the

came to an end with a

In The World.

to cluster into groups

eyes wandered around the crowd before finally settling

to be in his early thirties, with a mature-looking blonde beard, a high nose, and attractive features. He exuded