The Ex and Her Riches

Given Cedrick’s personality, Gwendolyn could tell his statement had an underlying message.

She raised her hand and flicked his forehead in annoyance.

“Quit fooling around! I’m talking about work!”

Rubbing the tender spot on his forehead, Cedrick scowled before retorting. “I’m not fooling around. It’s you who’s reading too much between the lines, Gwenny.”

Gwendolyn gaped at him in disbelief.

Did he just imply that my thinking is impure?

Gwendolyn raised her hand and flicked Cedrick on the head once more. “That just shows what a bad influence you have on me. Your fault for talking dirty all the time.”

Cedrick was at a loss for words.

Realizing that anything he said at that moment could be used against him, he admitted defeat and lowered his head meekly, no longer arguing with Gwendolyn.

-Pleased that Cedrick had stopped messing around, Gwendolyn leaned forward and pecked his lips. Just

then, she remembered the fact that the open tender had been postponed by an extra thirty minutes. Curiosity filled her heart as she asked, “Neal is the crowned prince of Astoria and the rightful heir to the throne. He’s someone with great power and authority. How could a single text from you cause a man of principles to bend the rules without any hint of hesitation? How did you do it? What did you tell him?”

Cedrick cocked a brow. “You really wanna know, Darling?”

Gwendolyn nodded.

A devilish grin appeared on his handsome face. “It’s a secret.”

Gwendolyn fell silent at his reply.

Seeing that she was about to get angry, Cedrick quickly but genuinely changed the subject. “All right, Darling, go get ready. If we can’t get to the open tender in the next half an hour, I’ll just tell them that we’re not going.”

Gwendolyn tossed him a side-eye and decided to settle work first. After freshening up in the bathroom. she put on a gown and applied a facial mask for five minutes before putting on her makeup.

Within half an hour, the two of them arrived at the open tender..

Only the bodyguards and Queena the assistant awaited them at the entrance. All of the guests were already seated inside the hall long ago.

At the sight of the two of them, Queena hurried over to greet them. “Mr. Jenson, Ms. Harris, you’re finally here.”

they walked, she whispered, “Are you feeling better, Ms. Harris? Are you still in pain? Do

look appeared on Gwendolyn’s

face The citizens of Astoria are open-minded. We’re all aware of the possible relations

What is

was behind

earth did he tell Neal to postpone

exasperation, Cedrick merely flashed

her eyes coldly

Gwendolyn’s car. “Ms. Harris, I assume Mr. Jenson was wild, wasn’t he? Otherwise, how would you have gotten injured?” She chuckled. “You’re so blessed. Ms.

Gwendolyn remained silent.

Queena any response. Tired of speaking to herself, Queena eventually dropped the subject. At

came

eerily silent with occasional whispers from the

the crowd, Queena led Gwendolyn and Cedrick to their

arrived, the open tender officially began. Any grumblings or complaints of the delay due to Gwendolyn

the stage and

curt bow, signaling the end of the speech. As he stepped off the stage, the staff of the open tender entered the hall and approached the representatives of all the different corporations, collecting and labeling their flash drives, which contained

was done in an effective and

staff ten whole minutes to finish collecting the flash drives from every representative,

of Dovil Group would need at least an hour to go through all your proposals. During the intermission, guests are free to move around or enjoy the performance

instruments, such as the drums and the piano, onto

to invite a few star bands to perform at the open tender as

to move around. She chose to remain in her seat and enjoy

filled the stage. At the strike of the first chord, the solemn atmosphere in the hall gave way

had turned into an exuberant concert as the bands played song after song

performances seemed inappropriate for the event, the atmosphere was inexplicably harmonious.

even prepared exquisite appetizers for

and more lively as the upbeat music blasted in the hall.

performance, the handsome lead vocalist of the band took off his shirt

surprise as her heart began to beat faster.

his eyes on her. A hint of jealousy could

you see?”

gave him a distracted

abs look better, then? His? Or mine?”