The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn harrumphed haughtily. “We shall see, then.“

Her eyes met with Cedrick’s. They held each other’s gazes that both blazed with a desire to subjugate the other.

Astoria was a long distance away from Chanara. Even by plane, a trip took more than twenty hours.

With Cedrick keeping her company, Gwendolyn was not at all lonely during her trip this time.

They both leaned against the porthole, watching the first ray of sunlight together.

Then, they admired the impressive mountains and infinite clouds before enjoying the sunset in the evening.

Pointing at the clouds tinged with purple and red hues on the horizon, Gwendolyn smirked mischievously. and teased Cedrick.

“Do you like that color, Hubby? When we’ve gotten off the plane and checked into the hotel. I’ll replicate the same shade on your skin, okay?”

Cedrick wrapped his arms around her waist. “It must be painful for such a color to develop. Despite your talk, you’d never be able to bring yourself to do that to me.”

Tilting her head up, Gwendolyn kissed him lightly on the chin in lieu of her answer.

Indeed, she would never be able to bring herself to abuse him thus,

While their honeymoon in a foreign land resulted from the man’s disobedience, it was already too late to change anything. Thus, she hoped that her business trip this time would be a sweet and unforgettable memory.

Twenty-odd hours were long, but it passed in the blink of an eye because the couple was spending the time together harmoniously.

According to plan, they entered Astoria’s airspace. By the time they disembarked from the plane, it was already over nine o’clock at night.

There were few people at the airport. However, the party Neal Gray sent to pick them up at the airport. was already waiting there.

At the sight of Cedrick and Gwendolyn walking out of the arrival gate, Neal’s assistant, Queena, shrieked and trotted over to them enthusiastically.

“You came as well, Mr. Jenson? What an honor! I’m greatly honored to receive the wealthiest woman in Chanaea and the most authoritative figure in the Federal Bureau of Investigation in concert!”

Holding Gwendolyn’s hand, Cedrick flashed her a friendly smile. “My wife is here on a business trip, so I’m acting as her lackey this time, keeping her company these two days.”

Queena darted her gaze back and forth between them in envy. “Your relationship with your wife is so close that it invites envy, Mr. Jenson.”

Cedrick seemed to be well-pleased with that compliment. At no point in time did he drop his hold on Gwendolyn’s hand.

tired. Please lead the way

“Sure, sure!”

made a sweeping gesture with her hand. As she led the way respectfully, she ushered the couple

minutes later, they arrived at

hotel room Mr. Gray prepared for you and your wife, Mr. Jenson. Do rest carlier tonight. It’s late, and the trip must have been tiring. A car will be here at the hotel to pick you and Ms. Harris up for the open tender the day after tomorrow.”

“The open tender is the day after tomorrow, and this is Gwenny’s first time visiting Astoria. As such, I plan to bring her

the country’s culture and people. Ms. Harris? Alternatively, if you want, I can ask Mr. Gray for permission to take you both on a tour

“I’ll take

Gray about it. Whenever you’d like to set out tomorrow, give me a

inclined her head graciously. Thank

“Not at all.”

and the

and led Gwendolyn

click, the hotel room door’s electronic

alluring eyes, Gwendolyn grabbed Cedrick’s tie with

preemptively, emanating

indulgence written all over his face. He allowed her to lead him to the bed by

on his lower back, Gwendolyn pushed him facedown

and placed her entire weight on

ready to accept

eyes, acting like an obedient puppy who obeyed his

be lackadaisical in whipping you

choked back a bark of laughter. Capitalizing on her inattention, he bucked up and flipped

instant, Gwendolyn was pinned underneath him.

but he restrained her wrists and raised them above her head before holding them

recovered, he was both strong and

she

pointless! I can’t win against you. You were more fun when injected with the

means that your husband is strong. Don’t

her head somberly. “I still prefer you fragile, sickly, and weak, making

gaping at her strangely with a hint of hurt. “So, you don’t

expression, Gwendolyn mischievously pecked him on the cheek.

you however you are, but I particularly love it when you’re

a

along, Cedrick docilely loosened his restraint on her.