The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 594 Romantic Entanglements

The longer Nico remained quiet, the more disappointed Summer felt.

Treyton immediately chimed in, “A man should have the courage to admit if he likes a woman, Nico. If you don’t answer the question properly tonight, you’ll be the one suffering and regretting it in the future.”“”

That was something Cedrick and Kieran had both experienced before.

“Back then, I, too, failed to notice I had already fallen for Inez long ago,” said Kieran.

“Think carefully before you speak, Nico. I was only able to obtain forgiveness after I narrowly escaped death from the fire previously,” advised Cedrick. “In fact, you personally witnessed my journey. While there aren’t many complications between you and Summer, if you answer the question erroneously, you’re certainly gonna have a hard time groveling on your knees.”

Nico was struck dumb. “L…”

Gwendolyn also reminded. “How about this? Imagine a future where Summer’s dating another man. What do you feel when that image is in your mind?”

He considered her words seriously.

Something similar had happened when he was with Charles. The latter had said he had his eyes on Summer and wanted to steal her away.

Nico had been furious when he heard that. It was like watching a plant he’d spent time and effort in taking care of being eaten by an animal before it could blossom.

At that time, he thought if Charles truly dared to do that, he would beat the latter to a pulp.

Upon wrapping up his thoughts, Nico answered. “I’ll be very hurt and piqued. If her future boyfriend mistreats her, I may even butcher him.”

When everyone heard that, they laughed, which confounded him.

and kissed his cheek enthusiastically. “Thank you, Nico! I knew I had a place in your heart. Don’t worry. You’ll be my only boyfriend in this life.

crowd chortled, making the atmosphere

“Stop! Did you wipe your mouth, Summer Rongsler? My face’s all oily

attempting to hide his blush. His tanned skin, thanks to his time at the border, made the redness on his face less obvious. Still, he could feel his scalding

a girl had kissed him

tell the latter was abashed. Despite noticing Nico’s ears turning red like a tomato, he didn’t expose his friend and merely said, “You’re not getting any younger, Nico. Since everyone’s here tonight, I, as the head of the family, can help you get engaged with her

Thank you, Mr. Jenson! I approve of the engagement! I don’t even need an engagement ceremony as long as Jenson Group makes an official

as a girl. I can’t believe you did that in front of so many people,

the group,

“Nico Jenson, ever since you saved me from that hell in Erihal, I, Summer Rongsler, have only had eyes for you. You’ll never get rid of me in this life.”

that? After all, I fed you and paid your tuition fees, spending so much money. I’m not leaving until I receive the fruits of

in stitches

and Jenson Group isn’t that high, huh? Why are you so stingy despite being the second son of the main Jenson family?”

seized the opportunity to complain, muttering, “It’s not that my salary isn’t high but that my superior has a horrible temper. He deducts my salary

his fork on the

dull sound, it sounded like a ticking time

sorry, Cedrick. You’re empathetic, considerate, kind, amiable, and the best superior in the world! Never once did you ever shamelessly deduct

the last sentence, the edges of his lips quirked up dangerously. “You must’ve been neglecting your training recently, Nico. Come to my

looked despaired.

director, was tortured in Cedrick’s office so severely that he couldn’t

I need to utilize

he turned to Gwendolyn. “Save me, Gwendolyn. He’s trying to use his position to get even and torture me! If you protect me, I’ll tell you

“Nico Jenson!”

genuinely