The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Gwendolyn remained silent as she observed him.

Channing let out a sigh, his expression filled with a mixture of sorrow and helplessness.

Even though he was the boss of the black market, he still had to abide by his wife’s strict rules after becoming a parent. He confessed, “To be honest, Mrs. Jenson, my wife is incredibly strict and fierce. Ever since we had a child, she has forbidden me from drinking or smoking. I’d be in big trouble if she ever found out. But given the nature of my work, it’s inevitable that I indulge in these vices while entertaining guests. So I can only do it in secret, always having to take a bath outside before returning home to rid myself of any lingering odors.”

He laughed awkwardly, though a glimmer of appreciation gleamed in his eyes.

Despite his complaints, it was evident that he felt blessed to have a wife who cared for his well-being.

Gwendolyn couldn’t help but be reminded of Cedrick, whom she had also forbidden from smoking and consuming alcohol to safeguard their baby’s health.

She couldn’t help but wonder if Cedrick had been drinking alcohol and smoking behind her back.

However, she quickly dismissed the thought with a smile, knowing that Cedrick would never dare defy her.

Compared to Channing, he was much more honest and deeply committed to their family.

Gwendolyn pushed aside her musings and responded with a warm smile, “Yes, I understand the challenges of balancing work and family, Mr. Kron. One can never be too careful when there’s a baby at home.”

Channing wasn’t certain if Gwendolyn had fully bought into his story, but he proceeded to show her photos of his child on his phone. “Mrs. Jenson, I truly didn’t mean any harm to your child by resorting to such extreme measures. I only did it out of desperation. Please believe me.”

Gwendolyn accepted his phone and began scrolling through the gallery, seeing pictures of Channing’s family as well as intimate moments between him and his child.

She proceeded to tap on the top right corner of the screen to view the photo details and confirmed that they were recent and unaltered.

“All right, I believe you, Mr. Kron.”

Just as Gwendolyn finished speaking, the dogs outside the villa began barking furiously.

Surprised, she asked, “Do you have dogs?”

Channing was equally taken aback. “No, this is a private villa located in the woods. My wife and I only visit occasionally during the summer or vacations. We don’t even have a caretaker, let alone dogs here.”

face to pale. “Oh

mirrored her worry. “Mr. Jenson? His dog sounds aggressive.

from her seat and made her way to

across the garden and saw Cedrick, whose

he appeared clean and well-groomed

hands cuffed, as they turned to Channing for assistance. “They were too fast, Mr. Kron. We didn’t stand a chance. They

can see that,” Channing sneered, leaving his bodyguards

a look at his bodyguards and stated, “It’s an

open, Gwendolyn swiftly

scanned her to make

simply wanted to collaborate with the military to uncover the mastermind behind the milk powder case. Unfortunately, his

clearly displeased with her

was just about to call you after explaining the situation to Mrs. Jenson. Would you like to join

comfort and security in her presence and the

word, he walked into the villa with

seat on the side, leaving the main seats for

cup of tea before discreetly escorting the remaining bodyguards out of the hall. This left Gwendolyn, Channing,

his cup of tea and took a sip, sampling the tea from

not be as exceptional since the housekeepers aren’t here to prepare it, and the bodyguards might not be as familiar with the brewing process.

his thoughts and emotions. He couldn’t help but

effort to lighten the mood, Channing reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a box of fine cigars. “Would you care for one, Mr. Jenson?” he asked, offering the box

head without any hesitation whatsoever. “My wife

on his face. “Ah, so you’re just as the

he maintained a

not mocking you in any way.” He lightly patted his chest and spoke with affection in his voice. “I,

sincerity in Channing’s words during their brief exchange,

appreciating the rare occurrence of encountering such a carefree attitude, especially from someone in Channing’s

at that, and he cut straight to the chase. “Gwenny mentioned that you’re interested in a collaboration. How do you propose we go about it? Please, do share

he had discussed with

the workings of the underworld, I can utilize my connections and engage in gray area business to establish communication with your suspect. We