The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn cast a quick glance at him.

He should know the reason, no? It’s all because I’m afraid of awakening the green-eyed monster within him.

“If I had willingly chosen a gift for Charles, you would have been furious, wouldn’t you?”

Cedrick lowered his gaze, neither confirming nor denying. “You must be joking, Darling.”

Gwendolyn scoffed, “I never intended to pick a gift for Charles. I entrust that task to you. After all, men understand other men best. Besides, it’s a token of gratitude for taking care of the babies. You should take it seriously too.”

“Fair enough,” Cedrick agreed, though he couldn’t help but cast a peculiar gaze at her.

If men truly understand men best, why did she help choose Nico’s gift?Isn’t Nico also a man?

With a resigned shake of his head, he proceeded to explore a luxury watch store. Soon after, he selected a black and gold timepiece for Charles.

Once the gift was sorted, Cedrick accompanied Gwendolyn to the women’s clothing section, where he picked out several dresses.

All the dresses were in different shades of green.

Gwendolyn couldn’t help but express her bewilderment. “Why are you only choosing dresses in this color range?”

“Because my wife has a particular fondness for green,” he responded with a warm smile.

It doesn’t mean that I need to have an exclusive wardrobe of that color.

However, bound by her promise to Cedrick last night, she refrained from voicing her thoughts and embraced his choices with genuine acceptance.

Undeniably, his taste was impeccable, and the dresses he selected were stunning.

Finally, the moment Cedrick had been eagerly anticipating arrived-the visit to an adult novelty store.

Gwendolyn had never ventured into such a place before, and she felt a surge of embarrassment engulf her.

Her cheeks tinged with subtle blush as she stood twenty meters away from the entrance. She was clearly reluctant to enter the store.

Cedrick turned to look at her and asked, “What’s the matter, Darling? Are you upset?”

step foot in a place like this,” she hissed. Gathering her resolve, she continued, “I’ll wait outside for you. Feel free to explore and choose according to your own preferences. Once

it’s natural for her to feel shy to be

too far. I’ll quickly pick up some adorable outfits.”

Someone

Gwendolyn nodded.

she sat down in a resting area and used her phone.

the sound of high heels

sound, but her gaze instinctively shifted as a pair of white high

Annie Steinfeld.

seem to run into you when we’re out shopping. Oh, why are

seated in a relaxed posture. She smiled and replied, “He’s buying something. You’re here with Mr. Hall? How come I

smiled gracefully. “He went to

you like to take a seat? Let’s chat for

“I’d be delighted.”

putting about a person’s shoulder width between

to symbolize the unbridgeable gap between

minute passed in

tried to break the lingering tension.

Ms. Harris, on the collaboration with Dovil Group. It’s a significant step that

glanced sideways at Annic and said flatly,

unfortunate, though. It appears that Harris Group’s plan to expand internationally through the partnership with Dovil Group might be on the verge

tried to keep a straight face.

do you

I mentioned the project bidding to Paul last night, he felt I had put too much effort into this proposal. He said you secured the collaboration through unofficial means. He sympathized with me and wanted to help me regain the opportunity to work with Dovil Group.”

lips curved into a smirk. “Did Paul say all these nonsensical things while intoxicated in bed? And besides, I edited my proposal countless times and experienced numerous sleepless nights. Unless I failed to submit the

had always treated her professional work seriously and was confident

Resembled Someone I Know

the proposal she had personally crafted

Gwendolyn’s

a simple rivalry between the Harris and Jenson families.

her, pondering the familiar tone in Annie’s words.

first time I saw you, I thought you