The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

So he was worried about that, huh?

Gwendolyn’s lips curved into a grin as she reached up to caress Cedrick’s face. “Are you jealous?”

“Mm. Just a little unhappy.”

A frown made its way onto his lips as he looked away. The expression on his face seemed to convey a sense of sadness, silently pleading for consolation.

Gwendolyn stifled her laughter. Standing on her tiptoes, she gave him a peck on his lips before comforting him, “Ceddy, you look so cute when you’re jealous! Be a good boy. I remember what you like, too. I’ll only focus on you in the future and forget about everyone else. Is that okay?”

Cedrick’s frown vanished as he stared at her. “You’d better keep your word.”

Gwendolyn hastily nodded. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him as they watched the plane that Charles was on depart Chanaea.

Meanwhile, inside the car parked outside the airport, Nico retrieved a packet of cigarettes from his pocket. As he listened to the sound of an airplane ascending into the sky, he placed a cigarette between his lips and ignited it, taking a deep inhale.

Gray smoke enveloped him, creating a tense aura. With a single glance, Nicole could tell he was in a rather foul mood.

“Nico, do you not want that Mr. Newton to leave?”

Nico took a long drag of his cigarette before saying, “I received a hundred and thirteen lashes from him when I was imprisoned in Erihal.”

I can’t quell the discomfort in my heart if I don’t get revenge for the beating he gave me.

Nicole grinned at the man’s words. “I heard that you assisted Mr. Jenson in punishing Mr. Newton many times. Surely, it’s not just a hundred and thirteen lashes, right?”

The cigarette between his lips moved as he uttered in a magnanimous tone, “You have a point. Now that I think about it, it seems like a win for me. I guess I’ll let him go then.”

Nicole cupped her hand over her lips and chuckled discreetly, thinking, Although ruthless in carrying out his orders, he’s soft at heart. He’s not the bad person that others make him out to be.

The smell of tobacco intensified in the car, causing her nose to feel a tad uncomfortable. Nico did not seem to realize it as he continued smoking.

Nicole pouted her lips, and her mood soured in that instant.

taking care of others at all. There’s a girl in his car, yet he doesn’t know to tamp down his

glint flitted across her eyes. She casually scooted toward the man and reached for the lit cigarette in between his fingers, snatching it

stared at her in confusion

so I want to try it out, too.” Nicole’s tone was innocent as she imitated Nico, placing the cigarette between her lips

I’ve already smoked

and he was about to reach over to stop the woman. Alas, the cigarette was already between her lips as she took in a deep puff, not minding the fact

who did not know how to smoke, took a puff of the cigarette, only to be overwhelmed by the bitter taste

still young. You

I want to learn and come to like whatever you like!” the young girl retorted,

her bright, wide eyes stared at him intently with a serious

heart skip a beat as he glanced at her. He snatched the cigarette from her and extinguished it without hesitation. He then switched on the car’s heater and activated the external

don’t like smoking, and I won’t smoke anymore, so don’t you

obediently. Attempting to conceal the happiness that sparkled in her eyes,

You really want me

your arsenal. When you

Nico was rendered speechless.

joking around when she first mentioned it, so he did not

for a girl to be talking about fighting and taking lives. However, if you’re genuinely interested in learning, I can teach you a couple

man would be teaching her how to shoot. “You’re so kind to me, Nico! I’m

leaned across the armrest separating their seats, wrapped her arms around Nico’s neck, then planted

this was the first

the sensation of her soft touch against his skin remained. His ears turned bright red as he blinked rapidly in a mixture of surprise

down before saying, “You… It’s not a good idea for you to keep following me. You’ll have to tell me

were around his neck,

disappointment. Tears welled in her eyes as she said, “Do you… think I’m annoying? Do you not want to take

not your guardian. No matter what happens, I must return you to

soon. I’m an adult and can choose the life I want to live!

at the sight of her tears. Alas, the girl did

to choose whether I want you to be with me. Besides, you won’t even tell

purposefully hiding it from you at all. My real name is Summer Rongsler! I didn’t tell you this before because I hate my father, and I do not wish to bear the same last name