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.

the way to the hotel,

“Sure, sure!”

hand. As she led

arrived at the

wife, Mr. Jenson. Do rest carlier tonight. It’s late, and the

first time visiting Astoria. As such, I plan

about the country’s culture and people. Ms. Harris? Alternatively, if you want,

pondered for a moment. “I’ll

a call. I’ll send a car and escort to take you to the museum for

head graciously. Thank

“Not at all.”

and the

of the seven-star hotel promptly stepped forward and led Gwendolyn and

room door’s electronic lock engaged

grabbed Cedrick’s tie with

struck preemptively, emanating an imposing aura.

gentle indulgence written all over his face. He allowed her to lead him

lower back, Gwendolyn pushed him facedown on the

she leaned forward and placed her entire weight on his waist.

to accept your punishment,

eyes, acting like an obedient puppy who obeyed his wife. “You’re starting so quickly.

a fool to be lackadaisical in whipping you

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

Gwendolyn was pinned

her wrists and raised them above

having recovered, he was both

no weakling either, she

in chagrin, she snorted. “How pointless! I can’t win against you. You were more fun when injected with the 023 special drug back then.”

means that your husband is strong. Don’t

still prefer you fragile, sickly, and weak, making

her words before gaping at her strangely with a hint

expression, Gwendolyn mischievously pecked him on the

like you alone. I like you however you are, but I particularly love it when

was already a blatant

along, Cedrick docilely loosened his restraint