The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Standing by the door was Gwendolyn. She wore a gentle smile in spite of the fact that her chest rose and fell continuously—obvious signs she came over in a hurry.

Her sudden appearance stunned Valentino, but he said nothing in response.

David, on the other hand, immediately came to his senses and approached his father, pleading, “Dad, Ms. Harris is involved in this. Why don’t we hear her out? Maybe there’s more to this.”

Gwendolyn’s eyes crinkled in a sweet way, making an expression that many elders would find endearing.

After exchanging glances with her, Valentino agreed to stay.

Meanwhile, Cedrick, who was still kneeling in the middle of the ancestral hall, was uncertain whether he could survive the punishment.

He was focused on preparing himself for the excruciating pain his back would receive, so much so that he did not hear Gwendolyn’s voice at the door.

To his surprise, what fell on him after a long while were the shirt and coat he had removed earlier instead of the vicious whip.

A woman’s slender yet warm fingers could then be seen pulling the clothing tightly over his shoulders and covering his honey-colored muscular body.

Snapping out of his daze, Cedrick looked up and turned around to meet Gwendolyn’s starry gaze that was filled with displeasure.

“Why are you here?”

Swallowing her frustration, she helped him up and questioned, “Were you going to keep me in the dark like what you did in Fairlake if I didn’t show up?”

Cedrick hung his head in guilt, not knowing how to explain his intentions.

He just did not want her to worry.

After all, the issue with the shares would be settled when the beating was over.

Moreover, he did not want to cause her more trouble when she already had enough on her plate as it was.

at him. She scolded him softly, “I can give you all the beating you want if you like getting beaten up that much, but no one can lay a finger on you

his head hung low

pinched his waist hard. “Did you hear what I

spread over his skin, causing him to inhale sharply

them on,” urged Gwendolyn. As she massaged the affected area, she threw him a warning look as if to say, “Don’t randomly strip yourself naked. Do you

warm feeling into Valentino’s heart. In fact, his

you plan to explain the matter

test result from her bag and said, “I think things will clear up when you see

the box, Logan quickly took the paper from Gwendolyn and handed

a suspicious look, Valentino put on his reading glasses and pored over the contents. Tears began welling up

pregnant? And you have not

unmistakable, and

vanished the moment he learned about his

Mr. Cedrick! Old Mr. Jenson, you’ll be getting two great-grandchildren in

“Congratulations, Old Mr. Jenson! You’re so lucky! Soon, you’ll have four generations living under the

too, piped up, “Congratulations, Dad! Twins bring great blessings to the family. Why don’t we

nine. Giving Cedrick an approving look, the old man said, “Seeing how you’ve brought our family two

“Ms. Harris’ pregnancy is definitely something worth celebrating, but that’s a completely different matter. If Cedrick gives

but to Gwendolyn. The Harris residence is her home. There’s no telling if she’ll give them to her

atmosphere in the ancestral hall grew tense once

when she heard the words

I have now. What other

Cedrick hurriedly placed his arms over her shoulders

explained somberly, “Old Mr. Jenson, I’m actually here to talk about the shares. It is true that Ceddy gave them to me. Although he wouldn’t take them back, I have the right to determine their distribution. So, I’m planning to come up with an agreement. All the shares I have in Jenson Group will be distributed equally to

them the shares, the shares would still belong to the Jenson

shares were given to the youngest descendants of the

an approving look before turning to chuckle along with Logan. “Gwendolyn’s such a sensible child. Ced’s a lucky

reasonable person. She even

the