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.”

point in time did he drop his

lead the way to the

“Sure, sure!”

hand. As she led the way respectfully, she ushered the

they arrived at the

wife, Mr. Jenson. Do rest carlier tonight. It’s late, and the trip must

tomorrow.”

from her. “The open tender is the day after tomorrow, and this is Gwenny’s first time visiting

and people. Ms. Harris? Alternatively, if you want, I can ask

moment. “I’ll take the

inform Mr. Gray about it. Whenever you’d like to set out tomorrow, give me a call. I’ll send a car and escort to

Gwendolyn inclined her head graciously.

“Not at all.”

Queena and the

led Gwendolyn and Cedrick to the corresponding room upstairs with VIP

a click, the hotel room door’s

Gwendolyn grabbed Cedrick’s tie with

struck preemptively, emanating an imposing

gentle indulgence written all over his face. He allowed her to

his tie.

a hand on his lower back, Gwendolyn pushed him

she leaned forward and placed her entire weight

you ready to accept your

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

fool to be lackadaisical in

bark of laughter. Capitalizing on her inattention, he

an instant, Gwendolyn

and raised them above her head before

he was

weakling either, she

her lips in chagrin, she snorted. “How pointless! I can’t win against you.

means that your husband is strong. Don’t

head somberly. “I still prefer you fragile, sickly,

time to digest her words before gaping at her strangely with a hint of hurt. “So, you don’t like me but cute and adorable

his expression, Gwendolyn mischievously

you however you are, but I particularly love it when you’re

was already a