The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 549 Let Us See Who Tires Out First

Cedrick swiftly swung open the basement door when he heard the excruciating scream.

As the lights flickered on, he was met with a scene of chaos and destruction.

The tools intended for Gwendolyn’s release lay shattered, a result of her uncontrollable frenzy.

At that moment, she resembled a wild creature, fierce and untamed.

Amidst the disarray, Cedrick’s primary concern was Gwendolyn’s well–being.

He carefully scanned her body, relieved to find no visible wounds or traces of blood. However, her piercing red eyes remained fixed upon him, unwavering and intense, as if she regarded him as her target.

“Gwenny?” Cedrick called out, but his words were met with silence.

It was clear that she had yet to break free from her maniac state.

In that instant, Cedrick comprehended Gwendolyn’s motives. She had deliberately lured him into opening the door by emitting an unfamiliar sound.

Despite Gwendolyn’s loss of consciousness, her instincts remained sharp.

Cedrick stood his ground, maintaining a safe distance, waiting for her to dismantle the sandbags and launch herself toward him.

Within two minutes, the final sandbag was reduced to tatters, leaving a trail of scattered sand in its wake.

Gwendolyn, resembling a terrifying apparition, launched herself at Cedrick with astonishing speed.

A resounding slap whizzed through the air.

Cedrick’s quick reflexes enabled him to seize her wrist, deftly avoiding the blow.

The duo engaged in a fierce confrontation in the basement.

In the past, they had avoided physical confrontations in the bedroom as Cedrick was concerned that Gwendolyn might inadvertently damage something or injure herself amid the turmoil.

However, the altered basement was stripped of any sharp objects. Hence, Cedrick could carefully plan his movements to ensure Gwendolyn’s safety.

and we shall

become Gwendolyn’s singular target as their

viable escape, Cedrick refused to allow himself to be a mere punching bag for Gwendolyn’s fury. He couldn’t risk sustaining injuries that would anger

was left with no choice but to engage in a physical confrontation. He had to find

a barrage of forceful strikes honed by her background in martial arts. Her attacks were precise, targeting vulnerable

precarious position, having to withstand her onslaught while avoiding causing her harm. With unwavering focus, he skillfully

dragged on for over half an hour, and the discrepancy in physical stamina. between a man and a woman became

a controlled counterattack without causing

attacks began to wane, replaced by weariness and a flicker of surrender.

exhaustion and collapsed

the duo

the bedroom and helped her clean up with a shower before they headed to the

caused them to arrive at the lab

his sleep schedule. He felt exceptionally tired tonight.

Cedrick took

was six in the morning, and the sky had slowly brightened.

a wink, fought against the weariness and carried Gwendolyn to their bedroom. for much–needed rest.

undisturbed by

at three in

her petite waist throughout her slumber, and as she shifted, she caught sight of Cedrick peacefully sleeping

skin flawless, and even in his slumber,

handsomeness.

playful touch, she traced her dainty fingertips along the bridge

Gwendolyn closer, showering her with an

as his kisses tickled her. She placed her hand on his

night go?”

explain every intricate detail of the unforeseen events from the previous

to confine Gwendolyn in the basement and let other objects serve

had failed.

bedroom was silent as both of

why don’t we sleep in the basement tonight? We’ll remove any obstacles or potential dangers. You can fight me to exhaust my energy. But you have to promise not to get hurt. What

also

fight, he would have to help, Gwendolyn shower, constantly hold her in his arms, and accompany her to the laboratory and back.

experience last night had visibly drained his energy, leaving him exhausted.