The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 224 You Look Like Someone

Cedrick held his breath while sneaking a glance at Gwendolyn.

She sat on the couch by the window with her back facing him, sipping red wine.

He clenched his fists so tightly that they felt clammy. Could she be drunk by any chance?

Would she be as gentle to me as two nights ago?

“I admit I don’t know you well, yet you still plotted to get engaged with me. Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?”

Cedrick’s hand was on the doorknob when he felt his heart drop.

Gwendolyn’s speech was coherent and paced regularly. It was clear she’d barely imbibed any wine and was still sober.

That meant that he would be dead meat tonight.

Cedrick still wasn’t ready to face her.

He stalked toward the window and considered making a run for it.

Gwendolyn’s languid voice sounded. “Old Mr. Jenson has instructed the windows to be locked. It is also fitted with bulletproof glass and can’t be shattered. We’re just going to have a nice little chat. I wonder what you’re so afraid of?”

He had no chance of escape.

Cedrick subconsciously touched his face to confirm that his mask was still on. Gwendolyn couldn’t possibly recognize him that easily.

He cleared his throat. “You must be joking, Ms. Gwendolyn. We aren’t acquainted at all. I decided to get engaged with you merely because the fortune teller mentioned that we’d get along well together.”

Gwendolyn placed her wine glass down and turned to face him. “I’ve told you before that there’s someone I—”

She was cut off abruptly.

The man who stood by the window in a well-fitting suit gave off an aloof aristocratic air.

The sheer sight of him flooded her with a bone-deep sense of familiarity.

Her expression froze as she carefully scrutinized the man from head to toe.

Cedrick’s heart was in his throat when he noticed the change in her expression.

“Mr. Jenson, you really look like someone.”

Gwendolyn got to her feet with her brows furrowed and gingerly approached Cedrick.

“Ms. Harris, you must be mistaken. We’ve never met,” His eyes were glacial as he uttered in a hoarse voice.

Gwendolyn’s eyes reddened as she met his familiar eyes.

Her hand shot out without forewarning to grab his suit collar and press him against the glass window.

for an idiot, Maverick? Do you think I won’t be able to recognize you just because you’re wearing a mask? You might fool everyone,

entire body go

Should I come clean?

that I’ve

and had never liked him in the first place. Wouldn’t doing so compound the

dead? How come you’ve taken on the identity of Cedrick? Maverick, you owe me a

his collar so tightly that her hands were trembling. Her

“Ms. Harris, I—”

are you calling

raised her hand and curved her elbow as she swiftly landed a hard blow on

in pain, and he bent down reflexively. Despite that, Gwendolyn tugged his collar

he would accidentally

Gwendolyn had no such

whack him with all her might every single

room for reason as she stared daggers

get over Maverick being alive

didn’t he look for

act like we’re

refuse to tell the truth, I’ll have to take matters into my own

out to snatch his

“Ms. Harris, isn’t it unbecoming of you to be so forward on our

fiancé? Why are you so scared of me seeing

“I—”

a chance to defend himself as she

swiftly ripped off his mask while he was

they looked into

his

rest of his features were completely altered. He now

gaze and mannerisms gave

He was obviously Maverick.

different? Is it because you’re wearing another mask?” Gwendolyn pinched the skin of his face and attempted

hand and said sternly, “That is because I am

don’t believe you! Did you undergo plastic surgery? You must be delusional to think I won’t be able to recognize you because of that! Why don’t you try switching your eyeballs instead?” She gritted her teeth

Maverick was the only indicator on his face that they were

Maverick’s back

taking things too fast by

to me! If you aren’t guilty, then let me inspect

“Fine. Go ahead.”

raised both of his hands and let her

was suspicious, she still had her

removing his clothes one by one, she loosened his shirt from his belt and lifted it

back was instantly revealed. Its defined musculature was flawlessly smooth, with tan skin that looked exceptionally enticing under the

the deep knife wound on Maverick’s waist which he

let go of him and retreated

the bed in a daze

was coming back