The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 518 Fulfilling The Bet

Gwendolyn harrumphed haughtily. “We shall see, then.“

Her eyes met with Cedrick’s. They held each other’s gazes that both blazed with a desire to subjugate the other.

Astoria was a long distance away from Chanara. Even by plane, a trip took more than twenty hours.

With Cedrick keeping her company, Gwendolyn was not at all lonely during her trip this time.

They both leaned against the porthole, watching the first ray of sunlight together.

Then, they admired the impressive mountains and infinite clouds before enjoying the sunset in the evening.

Pointing at the clouds tinged with purple and red hues on the horizon, Gwendolyn smirked mischievously.

and teased Cedrick.

“Do you like that color, Hubby? When we’ve gotten off the plane and checked into the hotel. I’ll replicate the same shade on your skin, okay?”

Cedrick wrapped his arms around her waist. “It must be painful for such a color to develop. Despite your talk, you’d never be able to bring yourself to do that to me.”

Tilting her head up, Gwendolyn kissed him lightly on the chin in lieu of her answer.

Indeed, she would never be able to bring herself to abuse him thus,

While their honeymoon in a foreign land resulted from the man’s disobedience, it was already too late to change anything. Thus, she hoped that her business trip this time would be a sweet and unforgettable

memory.

Twenty-odd hours were long, but it passed in the blink of an eye because the couple was spending the time together harmoniously.

According to plan, they entered Astoria’s airspace. By the time they disembarked from the plane, it was already over nine o’clock at night.

There were few people at the airport. However, the party Neal Gray sent to pick them up at the airport. was already waiting there.

At the sight of Cedrick and Gwendolyn walking out of the arrival gate, Neal’s assistant, Queena, shrieked and trotted over to them enthusiastically.

“You came as well, Mr. Jenson? What an honor! I’m greatly honored to receive the wealthiest woman in Chanaea and the most authoritative figure in the Federal Bureau of Investigation in concert!”

Holding Gwendolyn’s hand, Cedrick flashed her a friendly smile. “My wife is here on a business trip, so I’m acting as her lackey this time, keeping her company these two days.”

Queena darted her gaze back and forth between them in envy. “Your relationship with your wife is so close that it invites envy, Mr. Jenson.”

with that compliment. At no point

is tired. Please lead the way to the hotel, Ms.

“Sure, sure!”

low, Queena made a sweeping gesture with her hand. As she led the way respectfully, she ushered the couple

later, they arrived

you and your wife, Mr. Jenson. Do rest carlier tonight. It’s late, and the trip must have been tiring. A car will be here at the hotel to pick you and Ms. Harris up for the open

tomorrow.”

the day after tomorrow, and this is Gwenny’s first time visiting Astoria. As such, I plan to bring

briefly. “Are you interested in visiting Astoria’s museum to learn about the country’s culture and people. Ms. Harris? Alternatively, if you want, I can

for a moment.

out tomorrow, give me a call. I’ll send a car and escort to take you to the museum for a

response, Gwendolyn inclined her head graciously. Thank you. I appreciate

“Not at all.”

Queena and the bodyguards

seven-star hotel promptly stepped forward and led Gwendolyn and Cedrick to the

hotel room

eyes, Gwendolyn grabbed Cedrick’s tie with

preemptively, emanating an imposing

written all over his face. He allowed

his tie.

back, Gwendolyn pushed him

forward and placed her

you ready to accept

the predatory glint in his eyes, acting like an obedient puppy who obeyed his wife. “You’re starting so quickly.

course! I’d be a fool to be

choked back a bark of laughter. Capitalizing on her inattention, he

instant, Gwendolyn

struggled, but he restrained her wrists and raised them above her head before holding them down. against the

he was both strong

weakling either, she still paled

pointless! I can’t win against you. You were

flooded Cedrick. This means that your husband is strong.

still prefer you fragile, sickly, and weak, making for

her strangely with a hint of hurt. “So, you don’t like

his expression, Gwendolyn mischievously pecked him on

I like you however you are,

already