The Ex and Her Riches

Seeing them return, Cedrick quickly handed over the skewers he had grilled to Gwendolyn Darling have a taste. I grilled these especially for you.”

Gwendolyn took a bite.

Oooh, it is freaking salty!

Her delicate features contorted, revealing an expression of pain.

Having grown accustomed to her husband’s delicious cooking, Gwendolyn never imagined this meat would be so unpalatable that she couldn’t even swallow it.

Afraid of getting hit, Cedrick quickly ran off into the distance.

He was retaliating against Gwendolyn who just said that she wanted to marry Whitney and make him her main wife, her first wife.

Gwendolyn came to her senses and immediately chased after him. “Cedrick! You’re done fort

The two were frolicking nearby, and a look of envy flashed in Whitney’s eyes. Suddenly, a skewer was offered right before her.

“Go ahead and eat, or it’ll get cold soon.”

Someone’s tone was very cold, forming a stark contrast to the affectionate teasing and laughter of Cedrick and Gwendolyn nearby,

“Thank you.” Whitney didn’t say much, obediently accepting the skewer he handed over.

Time went by quickly when one was having fun.

Gwendolyn leaned into Cedrick’s embrace, her cheeks flushed a peachy hue from the red wine she had drunk while she waved to Charles and Whitney.

“Whenever you have time, Whitney, come over for a visit. I’ll pass the little cupcakes to Benny and Zendy

After such a delightful afternoon, Whitney’s gloom from the past few days was swept away. “I will,” she said. “I will also strive to do my best.”

– Gwen, Mr. Jeason, we’re leaving now.”

Nonchalantly, Charles uttered a sentence, then under the moonlight, he and Whitney left Harrick Villa side by side.

On the way back, Whitney was in high spirits, and even wanted to hum a tune.

Yet, fearing that she would upset Charles, she merely opened her mouth slightly, softly murmuring the lyrics of the song.

“Whenever you are with Gwendolyn, you’d better remember what to say and what not to say. Don’t cro the line”

a bucket of cold water pouring down, instantly plunging Whitney’s good mood into the

head, responding in a subdued voice.

her call him “Mr. Newton” again, Charles felt a wave of irritation in his heart. He stomped on the accelerator, and the luxury car

her only option was to tightly grip the handle of

this hour, the roads were bustling with cars, and many pedestrians were crossing the street. A moment’s distraction could lead

speed of the car was increasing, getting faster and

a

“Mr. Newton…”

it’s Mr.

a considerable distance on the ground. The force of inertia held Whitney firmly in her seat by the seatbelt, causing a sharp pain in her chest.

looked ahead in terror.

now, they nearly crashed into the

eyes, Charles directly grasped her chin and kissed

was dominant and

inside the car subtly changed in an

tip of her tongue.

winced in pain, wanting to him push away, but Charles’s restraint left

restless slender wrists, lifting them above her head and pressing them onto the car seat.

no choice

Charles release her, and his voice sounded cold and grinding. “This is your punishment. If you get the address wrong again next time, you’ll have to

Punishment?

long chat with Gwendolyn

don’t

still so cold it made one’s heart palpitate. Whitney quickly

term “husband”, Charles felt somewhat relieved, and his previously furrowed brow

car finally moved on the road smoothly.

the rearview mirror, Whitney saw her own lips swollen. Recalling his dominant act just now, she couldn’t help

third time he

take the initiative to kiss when

mean… that he might like me, even if it’s just a little?

into her mind, Whitney couldn’t help but feel startled.

Whitney went to work

department still looked at her with a strange gaze.

early and happened to run into Whitney in the hallway. She intended to avoid

need to have a talk.”

conscience, Xenia dared not meet Whitney’s gaze. Clutching the documents, she put on a

cold laugh, Whitney

afraid of? You’re the one who handled the bills, right? I don’t care who you’ve been bought by. If you’ve done something wrong, you should be prepared to face the consequences.”