The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 258 Playing The Pity Card

The burning passion in the masked man’s eyes was conspicuous to Gwendolyn, making her heart skip a beat when she sensed the threatening vibe from him.

Disregarding the onlookers, Cedrick rubbed her nose with his nose tip endearingly and whispered to her, “Forgive me, Gwenny, but this is the only thing I can do. You refused to give me a chance to explain myself.”

“Are you se-”

Before she could finish, Gwendolyn felt Cedrick’s lips pushed against hers in just a nick of time.

Initially, she played along because many were watching them, but as the kiss dragged out, she was drawn into it and slowly closed her eyes as their breaths intertwined.

Just like that, the two shared a steamy kiss with Gwendolyn in Cedrick’s arms right in front of the venue

entrance.

Stirred, spectators took our their phones to take pictures.

The journalists who had come to the gala graced by celebrities also jumped on the opportunity and snapped photos of the epic moment, which left many socialites green with envy.

“They’re so sweet! Mr. Jenson is so manly!”

“That’s so romantic. I wished I had a fiancé like Mr. Jenson!”

“They look so good together. I can’t take this anymore. I’m blind.”

“Argh! I’m so jealous! I want a boyfriend like that!”

Meanwhile, having waited at the lounge for Gwendolyn to come out of the restroom for some time, Joaquin decided to go out to look for her and saw her kissing Cedrick.

He almost fainted as he stared at Gwendolyn’s lips being ravaged by the man.

What the heck? This is just too much!

side, Evelyn was equally shocked. Standing at the path in the garden, she was just on her way

she smirked sourly, a reaction that

smudged with Gwendolyn’s bright red lipstick, forming

of the onlookers, Gwendolyn wiped away the stain on his lips to not embarrass

arms around her and

his words, the crowd knowingly moved aside to allow them a way out amidst the constant sounds of camera

she buried her face in Cedrick’s

at the charity gala spread like wildfire that night, dominating

and Gwendolyn became known as the sweetest couple in

began to ship them together, calling for them

themselves, they had just arrived at the

and followed Gwendolyn into the room, leaving no trace of his previous gallantry on his face as he observed her thin

room, Gwendolyn sat at the bedside and ignored the man

as he began to say, “I’m sorry. I swear I tried to keep a distance between her and me, but she happened to twist her ankle when you saw us. It’s not like I can leave her to her own. I brought her there. Besides, she’s Rossi Project’s ambassador–Jenson Group’s face.

was met with

she was still on her phone, completely ignoring him, continued, “I have no idea she would make a move on me.

finished, he felt a sense of antagonism from Gwendolyn, so he quickly added, “I’m not trying to shift the blame onto others. It’s my fault for not doing what I promised. I

do

again! Also, I want to apologize for hugging and kissing you without your consent earlier. That was the only thing I could do when you didn’t even give me a chance to explain. Would you forgive me? At least both our families‘

appeasing work worsened the matter when Gwendolyn’s face turned increasingly grim, and

must’ve been really offended. I thought I could

went to the bedside table and took a long wooden ruler from its drawer before passing it

whatever you want,

from him, Cedrick shoved it into her hands, insisting, “I threw away the blazer and gloves that she touched, but if you still feel disgusted, I don’t mind being your punching bag. No matter

eyes on her phone without saying

stood before her for some time without getting any response, he turned to open the cupboard again and took out the Lego pieces Gwendolyn

rug beside the bed and rolled up his

his

a glance at the man as she continued

could not help but notice his