The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 241 Sheer Worry For His Employer

Nico had his back to Gwendolyn. He did not turn around immediately but surreptitiously exchanged a look with Cedrick.

Gwendolyn wore a blank expression and look entirely bewildered.

She had overheard the two men’s conversation from afar when she came upstairs after concluding her phone call. Due to the distance, however, she did not manage to make out everything, merely catching a somewhat unfamiliar keyword.

“Well?”

Receiving no response from either man, she alternated her gaze between them both.

Nico whirled around. Seeing that her expression seemed genuinely calm, he reckoned that she did not hear much and fibbed with a smile, “A suppressant is a type of drug found in laboratories. But Mr. Jenson and I were discussing a Federal Bureau of Investigation’s confidential mission just now, so I might not be able to disclose much to you, Ms. Gwendolyn.”

“Really?” Gwendolyn cast her gaze at Cedrick, tilting her head a fraction.

Cedrick nodded without any change in expression. “You want to know, Gwenny? If you really want to know, I don’t mind telling you.”

Gwendolyn pondered for a moment. “Never mind. Since it’s confidential, you’d best not tell me about it. I’m not that interested in knowing anyway.”

Nico and Cedrick furtively breathed a sigh of relief at that.

“I’ll leave you two to talk, then, Ms. Gwendolyn. Please excuse me.”

Gwendolyn dipped her head in acknowledgment. Once Nico left, she sat down on the edge of Cedrick’s bed and checked his chest wound. After two days, it had healed significantly.

In truth, she had not been mad at him for real for the past two days. She had merely used it as an excuse to sleep in a different room for fear that he would misbehave at night and employ everything in his arsenal to entice her into being intimate with him.

I can’t touch him to ensure that he recovers as soon as possible! But why are the hickeys on him still so distinct? How strange.

A frown marred her countenance. Unbidden, she swung her gaze at Cedrick, only to notice the shifty and peculiar look in his eyes.

“It’s been a few days. Why haven’t the hickeys on you faded at all? Did you pinch yourself for the effect?”

“Of course not! How could I possibly do such a strange thing? But it was the first time you initiated things. Isn’t it nice to have them as a token of remembrance?” Cedrick denied it to the bitter end.

Gwendolyn’s brows furrowed, making it evident that she was still skeptical.

“I want to have a shower, Gwenny.”

Interrupting her musings, Cedrick stared at her with unfathomable ebony eyes that glinted slightly.

healed completely, so it can’t come into contact with water. How about I have Nico come in to help

an accusatory look. “You said you’re the only person who can see me unclothed henceforth. Yet, you want to have Nico

his forlorn expression!

crystalline eyes that sparkled like stars. Her ruby-red lips

voice incredibly mesmerizing. “I have no issue about serving you, Ceddy. But before that, I have a

up, and his heart skipped

I’ve given you the surprise, your body will be sticky. At that time, I’ll help to wipe you down. Then, I don’t have to

in his eyes, Cedrick

then. I’m going

Get something?

felt that something

then, Gwendolyn had already raced to the adjacent bedroom like lightning

returned again, she had her hands behind her with a mysterious expression

and slowly straddled him, resting her knees against the

the remaining buttons on his shirt patiently with her fair fingers, one

would inadvertently brush

like she was deliberately teasing him, making him tremble violently. At the same

Has she finally seen the light and decided to be intimate

before he could bask in delight, he saw her whipping out a dark green jar she had hidden behind her back. As soon as she removed the lid, a faint aroma

promptly at

gaze, Gwendolyn dug out a blob of dark brown salve with a finger. Rubbing it between her palms until it had melted and warmed, she

doctor yesterday, Ceddy. It’s good for blood circulation and removing blood stasis, helping to speed up the fading of bruises.

She sounded exceedingly impish.

limpid eyes emanated a determination

I left due to an impulsive move

Cedrick was rendered speechless.

really shouldn’t have

was piqued. “Why aren’t you happy, Ceddy?

time

deeply, Cedrick clenched his jaw and hissed through

Gwendolyn put even more effort into the massage with the techniques she had learned

try

gazed out the window. He remained motionless, allowing her to do as she pleased

in a thin line, and his expression was

me to be gentler? Oh, never mind. I’d best put some strength into it. Just put up with it for a bit. Your muscles feel great. Does it feel good, Ceddy? Am I skilled or what? Quick, compliment