The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

“Yes, but it was clean work. There weren’t any traces of evidence left behind.”

Cedrick sat on the couch and perused the documents Nico delivered.

he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if

group of perpetrators and not an individual had antagonized Gwendolyn

that had been sniffed out were Hector,

as his

always felt there was still a culprit who was really powerful that the Harris family

and the security in Salinsburgh is much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead sooner or later once we’ve eliminated those few

order my men to get to

about to leave when Cedrick added, “Increase the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s

assured that Gwendolyn’s safety is our topmost

You may

left promptly to see to his

the information about

that Gwendolyn was

fervently that Gwendolyn’s opening

venue of the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally

a mainstream historical drama with

meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after her divorce to become the number

her for granted. However, he immediately regretted his actions after their divorce and desperately groveled to win

the script at first glance as it gave her a sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she decisively invested in the show

the Best Actress Award, as it

she hurried over to escort Gwendolyn once she got out of

took extra care of Gwendolyn’s safety

the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the

family saying they plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return

no plans on returning to the Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down Mr. Craig’s offer to hold a homecoming

to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely shower you with affection to

“But still, we have nothing in common besides being biologically related.

Newton family except for

daughter in the family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as

been outwardly hostile with her the entire time she’d been at the Newton

sensed there was more to the Newton family than what was

to strangle her to death when she entered her father’s study to steal the photo. The entire experience was too realistic to have