The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 502 Punishment For Breaking The Family Rules

“Understood. Don’t worry, Cedrick.”

After returning together to the Jenson residence, they parted ways in the back alleys.

Nico made his way back to his own villa. Summer had probably prepared dinner already and was waiting for him to return home.

Cedrick returned to Harrick Villa. He had already made it a habit to prepare a warm meal before Gwendolyn arrived home, so they could enjoy it together.

Gwendolyn was busy managing matters at Harris Group and helping Treyton care for Jennifer.

Knowing the specific poison that Jennifer had succumbed to, the laboratory could tailor the treatment more effectively. However, the healing process would be lengthy since it was a neural condition.

Gwendolyn returned home half an hour later.

Cedrick, who was mindful of the time, had just placed the final dish on the table.

The couple enjoyed dinner together happily.

-Before bedtime, Cedrick went to the bathroom for a shower.

When Gwendolyn noticed his shirt that was carelessly tossed in the corner of the bed, she walked over to place it in the laundry basket for him.

However, as she picked up the shirt, a faint and unfamiliar scent wafted into her nostrils.

It was the smell of cigarette.

She was a non-smoker. For her children’s health, she had explicitly forbidden Cedrick from smoking. Hence, she was very sensitive to the smell of cigarettes.

Did Cedrick smoke behind my back today?

The sound of water in the bathroom eased. Cedrick emerged from the bathroom with a white towel draped around his waist. He raised his muscular arms and gently wiped his hair as he walked out.

The atmosphere in the bedroom was extremely chilly.

Confused, he turned around and found Gwendolyn seated on the edge of the bed. Grasping the shirt that he had just taken off, she sat there in silent fury.

“Darling?” he called out cautiously.

Gwendolyn lifted the shirt with her fingers and demanded, “Care to explain this?”

Cedrick remained puzzled. “Explain what?”

“Still putting up an act, huh? Are you lying to me?”

the ruler on the bedside

been ages since she last used it. As she held it

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breath hitched. She even took out the ruler. What did I do

flung the towel onto the table and strode toward Gwendolyn. He unwrapped the towel that was tied tightly around

air brushed against him, causing a slight shiver. Feeling a tinge of embarrassment, he hastily covered himself with the towel again.

the entire day. I didn’t do anything wrong, nor did I lie to you. Don’t

She pointed at

sense of smell. I’m not framing you.

his best to understand what she was trying

with anger as she brandished

Cedrick swiftly retracted his hand. “I remember now. Are you saying that you

scornful smirk. “It seems like your mind is still functional. Your fear of the punishment

the investigation today. so I lit a cigarette out of habit. However, I didn’t even take a single puff. I passed it to Nico and instructed him

She was quick

However, your conscience kicked in at the most critical moment. Afraid that I’ll find out, you

at a loss for words. So this is the

swept over him. He

even hold a pen or a fork. That way, everyone in the Federal Bureau of Investigation would

you

end of the ruler to lift his sharp

learning the truth, she had only intended to tease him, not actually punish him. She did not expect him to take it

his eyes. “I wouldn’t dare to do that. If my wife says I’m wrong, then I

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from his handsome face to

thoughts started brewing in her mind as the used the

up? I’ve seen every inch

his gaze,

that she was staring at him unabashedly while being fully clothed, he felt a

was the one seducing her. Since it was rare for Gwendolyn

She raised the ruler.

a soft smack, a faint pink

poked it with the ruler and smirked playfully. “How does it

expression and tone, Cedrick knew that she wasn’t

“Since it’s a gift from my wife, I’m naturally

the ruler back onto the bedside

about to retract his hand when Gwendolyn reacted swiftly. She

a cunning look. It was as if she

prey.

his head and held his