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!

the garden, she was just on her way to her MPV to change her soiled gown when she beheld the commotion

the dim lights along the path, she smirked sourly, a reaction that went unnoticed by the crowd that was

lips were smudged with Gwendolyn’s bright red lipstick, forming a stark contrast with his silver masquerade

onlookers, Gwendolyn wiped away the stain on his

his arms around her and said, “Let’s go

crowd knowingly moved aside to allow them a way out amidst the constant sounds

buried her face in

gala spread like wildfire that night, dominating all media outlets and surpassing

Gwendolyn became known as

attractive looks, fans began to ship

themselves, they had just

followed Gwendolyn into the room, leaving

the room, Gwendolyn sat at the bedside and ignored

“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

explanation was met with Gwendolyn’s

phone, completely ignoring him, continued, “I have no idea she would make a move on me. She just put her arms around me all

as he 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 should’ve seen

do

your consent earlier. That was the only thing I could do when you didn’t

Gwendolyn’s face turned increasingly grim, and Cedrick lowered his gaze, seeing

really offended. I thought I could escape some beating

to the bedside table and took a

you

did not take the ruler 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 what, I won’t stop you–even if you

had her eyes on her phone without saying a

without getting any response, he turned to open the cupboard again and took out the Lego pieces Gwendolyn had

the pieces on the rug beside the bed and rolled up his slacks, revealing the bruised

from his

stole a glance at the man as she continued scrolling her phone. With

could not help but notice