The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 629 Clearing The Area

Gwendolyn observed the ongoing dispute between the two and sighed in resignation. “How about this? Why don’t you two settle it with a fight? Whoever wins will have their viewpoint acknowledged and followed.

A fight? No way.

Kieran sighed, shooting his sister a reproachful look. “I could never bring myself to bully her. All I can do is submit defeat and let her beat me up!”

“Then you should just let her do so! After all, it was your fault for saying what you shouldn’t have. Just let her hit you to vent her anger.”

Heeding his sister’s words, Kieran gracefully inclined his body and drew his face closer to Inez. “It was my fault for upsetting you with my poor choice of words. If it helps you feel better, go ahead and hit me.”

Inez looked at the handsome face mere inches away from hers, finding it hard to bring herself to hit him. She hesitated for a moment, but the lingering frustration within her demanded some form of release.

In the end, she pinched the man’s cheek indignantly and said, “You should really pay Mr. Jenson for some lessons on emotional intelligence, Mr. Kieran, Inez suggested, her words carrying a subtle hint of jest and exasperation.

“Understood,” he said submissively.

As Inez’s anger dissipated, she released her grip on his cheek.

A faint reddish mark lingered on his initially pale skin, surprising her and stirring a tinge of regret within her.

“Does it hurt? I didn’t use much force, yet it turned red.

A grin tugged at the corner of Kieran’s lips as he stated, “It’s because my skin is rather delicate.”

Just as he was about to speak honestly and claim it didn’t hurt, Cedrick leaned in unexpectedly, whispering

something into his ear. The words that had been on the tip of Kieran’s tongue were abruptly swallowed back.

“It hurts, it really does,” he said instead.

Feeling sorry for the man, Inez tenderly caressed his cheek with the palm of her hand, offering a gentle massage to alleviate his discomfort.

Kieran gripped her delicate hand, and following Cedrick’s guidance, bit the bullet and said. “The more you rub, the redder it becomes. If you’re willing to give it a kiss, I’m sure the pain will vanish.” He tried so hard to sound natural as she said that.

Inez was taken aback, her face instantly flushing red. In the presence of Gwendolyn and Cedrick, she found it hard to display her affection. “There are people watching. It’s embarrassing,” she stammered. feeling a sense of self-consciousness.

In response, Gwendolyn shook her head. “We didn’t see a thing

Inez turned her head to listen to Gwendolyn, Kieran bent down once more, bringing his face closer and silently requesting a kiss,

a testament to his inner shyness, hidden beneath a seemingly confident

in and swiftly planted a

enveloped his wife’s slender waist with his arm, boldly bringing his lips to hers, sealing the moment with a passionate kiss,

did not see a

raced faster as a

quite exhilarating. Cedrick certainly knows how

were plenty of attractive men and women in the pool.

eyes were fixed on Gwendolyn and Inez, while the women couldn’t help but admire

the entire group remained fixated on them, unable to be diverted

annoyed by the intrusive gazes around them, “Gwenny, I don’t want those prying eyes to see your captivating allure

be too arrogant. If needed, we can always move to the smaller pool nearby, she suggested, offering a practical alternative.

fished out his

are you up to? Are you really planning

take a look, he had just hit the send button and

to read the message?” Gwendolyn asked.

smile on his countenance, Cedrick gracefully scooped the woman

a waiter to bring a refreshing glass of juice and a platter of freshly cut chilled fruits. Taking a seat by her side, he attentively served her, tending to her every

you need to do is wait for ten minutes. It will be over before you know it,

of movements as if part of a choreographed

leaving both Kieran and

heart. Witnessing the proficiency with which he dotes on his wife, it’s no wonder that Gwendolyn finds him irresistible. Few women in this world can withstand the charm of such a remarkable and devoted husband,” Inez remarked.

a hint of envy

man compelled him to gently grasp Inez’s hand and affirm, “In

find yourself with a remarkable husband, possessing all the qualities of an exceptional partner.”

her. He then delicately peeled grapes, mirroring Cedrick’s

was a moment that touched her deeply,

he had resolved to learn how to properly

focused on peeling the grapes, she leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on his

made me realize that I want to…” Take our

complete the rest of her sentence. His gaze fixed on her in astonishment as he uttered righteously, “I’m sorry, but that’s not an option. We made a pact that I would pursue you for a year, and I can’t back down now. It’s important for me to keep my word and show you that I’m a man

a look of frustration crossed her

see the sincerity dripping from my words? Is it that difficult to consider advancing our relationship Can’t we fast-track this relationship

with his recent performance and wouldn’t let him