The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Although she was speaking to Jerome, she was actually rejecting Kieran.

The look on Kieran’s face changed.

Jerome, who was observant of others’ reactions, immediately jumped to Kieran’s aide. “Inez, an engagement isn’t the same as a marriage. You can still date after getting engaged and only get registered after both of you are willing to. It won’t affect anything.”

“But I don’t want to date. Too many unhappy things happened over the past years. I’m really in no mood to date. All I want to do is to focus on my work and be prepared to take over Mossey Corporation.”

With that, she turned around and left the living room without looking back.

The sound of a door slamming came from upstairs. Once again, silence filled the living room.

Madelyn and Jerome exchanged a look before turning their gazes toward Kieran.

Kieran lowered his gaze. He seemed to be thinking about something, but no one could figure out his emotions.

Madelyn asked carefully, “Do you like Inez, Mr. Kieran?”

“Yes,” replied Kieran gently, “but I have hurt her with my previous action. I understand if she’s unwilling to accept me.”

Madelyn said, “We’ve been spoiling Inez ever since she was a child. She has a very stubborn personality. If you sincerely like her and wish to be together with her, I can help you convince her.”

Upon deliberation, Kieran thought that it was too embarrassing and troublesome. “It’s fine. This is between me and Inez. If you persuade her, I’m afraid she’ll resent me even more. I can wait if she’s unwilling to go ahead with the engagement. She waited a year for me in the past. I can wait another year for her this time.”

Madelyn and Jerome were glad to hear that.

Madelyn said, “Don’t worry, Mr. Kieran. Although I won’t deliberately try to persuade her, I can create opportunities for both of you to meet.”

Kieran raised his head and met her gaze. This time, he did not refuse.

A few hours later, Madelyn knocked on Inez’s door.

“It’s time for dinner. Hurry up! We’re waiting for you.”

“All right!”

of her computer, Inez finished typing the last sentence of the proposal before massaging her sore

did not notice anything strange until she walked to the

was the only one sitting at the long dining

be seen. and on the

create a chance for Kieran and her to have a candlelight

and Dad have nothing better to

exasperatedly, turned around,

to leave, he jumped

how much effort Mr. and Mrs. Mossey put

expressionless. “There’s nothing for us

wanted to leave, but Kieran tightened his grip on

the hospital in Salinsburgh the previous time to bid me farewell. Seeing how sad you

point of saying

isn’t a good man. Now that

him to the Mossey residence and listened to him mock me. Are you trying to make a joke out of me on purpose? Do you want me to realize that no other man but you will like me, the Mossey

she complained, tears streamed down her

had always maintained an image of a strong, independent woman. As time passed, she had become much more stubborn as

down on her and the Mossey family. Furthermore,

piece of tissue and wiped her tears. Having been taught a lesson after smudging her eyeliner the previous time, he was very

such

awkward, girls would be happy as long as the man

carefully to remember one of the lines that Treyton had taught

due to his nervousness, he could not

wish to console her, all that he could say was, “Inez, I…

glared at him. “What do you mean,

didn’t mean anything else. I

Inez was speechless.

you playing word

saying that you didn’t mean

stared at her dumbfoundedly. She had

he was, Inez could not help

you that I’m earnestly trying to win you back. There are no other ulterior motives involved. You went all the way from Fairlake to Lightspring just to pursue me. Then, you secretly went from Lightspring to Salinsburgh. For an entire year, your dad had to repeatedly plead with you to return

were simple yet