The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 336 Must Not Say

Suddenly, Charles dashed toward Gwendolyn from the palace.

When he saw she was still there, joy returned to his countenance. Immediately, he grabbed her wrist.

“What are you doing?” Gwendolyn was dumbstruck for a second as she stared at her hand. When she raised her head, she saw his teary blue eyes. I’ve never seen him sad before. He seems surprisingly genuine like this. It’s like he’s a different person from his usual self.

Charles didn’t even care Nico was around as he pleaded in a choked voice, “You’ve opened my eyes with your words earlier, Gwen. I promise I’ll reflect on my actions and do better. You gave Cedrick a chance before. Can you do the same with me?”

Gwendolyn gazed at him in silence.

With a sincere look, he continued, “I’ll show you that I’m the man who loves you the most in this world. Since we’re already here, please don’t leave, okay? Mother is still waiting for us to join her for lunch.”

She glanced at Nico as she thought about the duke.

Moments later, she softened her tone. “What about your injury?”

Charles grinned nonchalantly. “I’ll press a bag of ice on it later. If the mark is too obvious, you can help me cover it up with makeup.”

“Sure.” Gwendolyn sighed with relief in her mind. I didn’t expect to get away with doing that so easily. “I still don’t like the blue gown, though. If you insist I wear that, I’ll still leave.” I’ll never wear a matching outfit with him.

Charles relented, “Fine. As long as you don’t leave, I won’t force you to do anything you don’t want to.”

After she nodded, they reentered Alzer Palace. Nico and Jonah followed behind in silence.

Back in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Craig narrowed his eyes while sitting at his desk.

His face was hidden behind a cloud of thick smoke as he held a cigar.

Upon listening to his subordinate’s report, he grabbed the ashtray on the table and smashed it on his subordinate without warning. “Useless!”

The subordinate silently lowered his head and endured the pain.

growled, “Why is Asher at Cedrick’s house? It’s a huge problem if even Cedrick’s direct subordinates aren’t allowed to enter the building! Continue to investigate until you figure out what’s going on

replied with a shaky voice, “Our men have been staking out at the Jenson residence, though. We’ve also contacted Mr. Yael, asking him to send people to monitor Mr. Jenson’s villa. I think a

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the building! Sooner or later, Asher will have to leave! If he doesn’t, break into the villa by force! I need to

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the subordinate replied

mind. After I rescued Charles from Cedrick, he told me what the guy was contracted with. Once the S404 RNA virus invasion reaches late–stage, it’ll cause severe complications. I hope Cedrick will be crippled for

far too long. It’s time for someone else

most

Gwendolyn and Charles headed to Kylie’s palace after dressing

arrived at the entrance, they saw Gerhardt exiting the palace in dignified

was a fair, blue–eyed

man. However, the instant he

prepared to leave in another direction. Annoyance was

Gwendolyn smiled and exclaimed in fluent Epean, “Why are you

ignore Gerhardt as well. After she drew Gerhardt’s attention, he had no choice but to

duke to Gwendolyn in a soft tone, “This is Lord Gerhardt, Gwen. Behind him is his

She mimicked Charles‘ movements and bowed at the men before her. “Nice to meet you, Lord

speaking, Caesar chuckled. “You’re doing it wrong, miss. In this country, men and women greet others

clueless look and smiled. “Is that so?

miss.” Upon ending his sentence, Caesar approached her, picked up her hand gentlemanly, and kissed its back. He found her stunning. “You’re so beautiful and

“You mustn’t utter

stretched her right hand toward Caesar. “You greeted me according to your country’s etiquette.

Caesar’s blue eyes

her hand after stretching his right toward

the chance to visit you the duke at your residence next time.” Lifting her eyebrow slightly,