The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 269 I Will Be There

Cedrick’s gaze dropped, avoiding Gwendolyn’s eyes as he exuded a cold and distant demeanor.

Gwendolyn couldn’t comprehend what was going on with him. She was consumed by fury, fueled by the overwhelming desire to confront him and inflict physical harm to ensure he would never dare to break up with her again.

Fueled by her anger, she stepped down from the bed, her feet bare as she approached the bedside table, where a heavy wooden ruler was stored in the first drawer.

However, at that moment, she hesitated, realizing the potential consequences of her impulses.

She was worried about the harm she could inflict on Cedrick with the heavy ruler if he chose to confront her beatings directly.

On the other hand, the notion of returning empty–handed after her outburst filled Gwendolyn with a sense of foolishness.

She discreetly turned around to check on Cedrick and found him gazing directly at her.

The mere thought of coming back without anything in her hands caused her to cringe with embarrassment.

Determined to salvage the situation, she grabbed Cedrick’s black belt from the coat rack, folding it in half with the buckle firmly in her hand, before sitting back on the bed.

“Do you see this? Don’t push me to the point where I have to resort to violence!” she exclaimed, attempting to intimidate him.

Cedrick lifted his gaze and glanced at the belt in her hand, his face devoid of emotion.

“I had already given up on you back then, but you were the one who wanted me to give you a second chance. Now that I’ve given you that chance and have decided to spend the rest of my life with you, you’re telling me you want to break up? Why? Give me a logical explanation for this!”

Cedrick’s handsome face glowed under the dim light as he gulped.

He lowered his gaze and remained silent, exuding a cold aura.

To Gwendolyn, his silence felt like a form of silent resistance.

She wondered if he was giving her the silent treatment and bit her lip, feeling hurt.

“Fine. You need some time to think things through, right? Take all the time you need, then! Talk to me when you’ve figured things out.”

Frustrated, she threw the belt at him, got off the bed, and stormed out of the room.

The atmosphere of the room turned somber as she forcefully closed the door behind her.

As Gwendolyn entered the next room, she decided she would sleep in separate rooms with Cedrick from that point forward.

Throughout the night, she tossed and turned, her mind buzzing with thoughts of Cedrick and his distant attitude.

Frustration mounting, she sat up and checked her phone.

widened in disbelief when she saw that it was already past two in the morning, and

increasingly evident to her that he was seriouslydering

Whatever! This is ridiculous!

nestled back into bed and

while

over herself.

found it somewha

difficult to adjust.

she nor Cedrick had an easy time falling asleep that

Gwendolyn woke up the next

room door remained

still be asleep, she decided to head to Angle Corporation to

of Salinsburg was shrouded with dark clouds, reflecting the gloomy weather that had persisted

uneasily at her desk, resting her chin on her hands and gazing absentmindedly

Cedrick’s peculiar behavior from the previous night flashed through her mind, causing her to lose focus during

had let out a groan

Cedrick’s high pain tolerance, it seemed odd that he would react that way

heavier weight and martial arts background, it seemed implausible that she could kick him off

dwelled on these thoughts, a realization–struck

seemed to indicate that Cedrick might

why she could effortlessly

the table out of frustration

been so blinded by rage yesterday night that she

she thought about it, Cedrick had been acting

fright at the sudden bang of the

composure, realizing the disruption

swiftly gathered her belongings, stating, “I have some urgent matters

report upon my return. And if I don’t,

intensified in Salinsburgh that day, pouring heavily onto the city

his office at Jenson Group, his

he observed the raindrops trickling down the windowpane, his thoughts drifted back to a conversation he had

effects. Eventually, you will be disabled. She may pity you at first, but what about in the long run? It has been decided that your disabled body isn’t worthy of her from the moment you were poisoned. Neither you nor I can have

clenched tightly, his face growing pale. Exhaustion washed over him as

was time for

be better to endure temporary pain rather than prolong the

thought that if Gwendolyn grew tired of him and started to hate him, she could eventually move

Evelyn, who was sitting on a nearby sofa, was pouring

come to discuss the terms of her compensation as outlined in

she entered his office. He had been silently gazing at the rain

be out of sorts today. It doesn’t appear to be work–related. Did you and