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.

is tired. Please lead the way to the

“Sure, sure!”

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

later, they arrived

card to the presidential suite with both hands. This is the 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

card from her. “The open tender is the day after tomorrow, and this is Gwenny’s first time visiting Astoria. As such, I plan to bring her out for some fun tomorrow. Do you have

you interested in visiting Astoria’s museum to learn about the country’s culture and people. Ms. Harris? Alternatively, if you want, I can ask Mr. Gray for permission to take you

a moment. “I’ll take the museum,

out tomorrow, give me a call. I’ll send a

response, Gwendolyn inclined her head graciously. Thank you. I appreciate it.”

“Not at all.”

Queena and the bodyguards left.

stepped forward and led Gwendolyn and Cedrick to the corresponding room upstairs

click, the hotel room door’s electronic lock

Gwendolyn grabbed Cedrick’s

preemptively, emanating

his face. He allowed her to lead him to the bed by

Gwendolyn pushed

her

you ready to accept

put away the predatory glint in his eyes, acting like an obedient puppy who obeyed his wife. “You’re

fool to be lackadaisical in whipping you

on her inattention, he bucked

Gwendolyn was

above her head before holding them down. against the bed.

he was both strong and

was no weakling either, she still paled

win against you. You were more fun

This means that your husband

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

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

his expression, Gwendolyn mischievously pecked him on

you are, but I particularly love it when

was already a blatant

along, Cedrick docilely loosened his restraint