The Ex and Her Riches

With that, the conflict between Evelyn and Gwendolyn finally came to an end.

At last, after many days of dealing with the matter and sleepless nights, the latter could slumber at ease.

As it was Inez’s first time in Salinsburgh, Gwendolyn invited Inez and Kieran to Harrick Villa for a meal.

Ever since Jennifer became the team manager, she had been swamped every day, and it had been a long while since she last had a proper rest. Seeing that Jennifer had finally found a job she was interested in and was leading a fulfilling life, Gwendolyn invited her and Treyton to a meal as well.

When Sienna learned that the rest of the family would be there, she dragged Asher to attend the family gathering in Harrick Villa uninvitedly.

Even Nico and Summer came to enjoy a free meal.

By the end, what was supposed to be a small event turned into a large gathering.

Cedrick and Gwendolyn bought many ingredients and prepared the dishes themselves.

As there were too many guests, Gwendolyn feared Cedrick couldn’t handle it, so she joined him in the kitchen for once. Sienna also came to assist.

Meanwhile, Nico, Summer, Kieran, Inez, Asher, Treyton, and Jennifer chatted joyously in the living room.

Unfortunately, Benedict and Zendaya were still in Valentino’s residence and couldn’t make it back in time to meet their uncles and future aunts,

Nearly an hour later, a scrumptious seafood feast was served, thanks to the combined effort of Cedrick and Gwendolyn.

Cedrick grabbed a few bottles of expensive wine and poured a glass for everyone to celebrate the family gathering.

At the dining table, Gwendolyn asked, “How much longer do you plan to wait until you marry Kieran,

Inez?”

Inez was peeling prawns for herself when she was cued all of a sudden. She lowered her head in slight discomfiture. “It’s not my decision to make. It depends on the deliberation between my parents and Mr. Kieran’s decision. I’ve already been deprived of the right to speak; it’s pointless even if I oppose.”

who was eating quietly. “What are your

“Inez pursued me for a year, so I’m planning to pursue her for a year, too. If she’s willing to, we’ll get married at the end of

From the corners of her eyes, she saw

woman’s countenance as she tried to stop Treyton, insisting on doing it herself. However, she couldn’t win against his overwhelming affection, so she had to dig

adorable scene, Gwendolyn turned her sights to Kieran and Inez a second

was peeling prawns by herself while Kieran was scooping food onto his own plate

your romantic efforts, Kieran. Look at Treyton and how hardworking he is peeling the lobster. Don’t you think you should step

ready to stuff some food into his mouth, promptly paused his action. Everyone at the table turned to Treyton, who was ardently peeling

right.” Without delay, Kieran set his cutlery down and

heart was warmed as she watched him peel the crab awkwardly yet

glanced at Gwendolyn and smiled when their eyes

with her

had already been doing the same for her. In

grumpy because she had praised Treyton but

she held his cheeks and kissed his lips lightly.

everyone started by drinking red wine

his brothers and brother–in–law were assiduously providing shelling service for their

on the table was tending to their

understand her gesture

dense man! Gritting her teeth,

want to eat crabs as

her anger and nodded

he took a crab and handily

the delicious crab meat, he delivered it to the

surprised by his act and beamed sweetly.

her lips, she opened her mouth, ready to eat the crab meat, but ended

to eat some, peel it yourself. These people are either married or engaged; we’re different from them. We do not need to copy them

aggrievement. Not only did I not taste any crab meat, but I was also lecturerHow we diftereneth the