The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Charles smirked. “Are you suggesting that it’s my fault for not revealing your true identity in the Newton residence earlier? Are you blaming me for telling them that you’re a housekeeper, which resulted in Haisley and the rest bullying you?”

“No… That never crossed my mind.”

He chuckled, a mischievous glimmer dancing in his eyes. “You hesitated.”

“I swear I didn’t,” insisted Whitney helplessly.

“You’re obviously lying.”

She chose to remain silent, feeling a tad annoyed.

With her naturally golden hair and captivating emerald eyes, Whitney’s face exuded a pristine charm, resembling that of a delicate doll. Despite her frustrated expression, her cheeks puffed up cutely.

She’s quite adorable.

Unable to hold himself back, Charles burst out laughing.

Why didn’t I realize how entertaining Whitney can be? I didn’t know I could tease my wife like this. It’s hard not to be charmed by how adorable she is when she’s trying to suppress her anger.

His long lashes fluttered as his gaze unintentionally fell upon Whitney’s soft alluring lips.

He couldn’t quite explain why, but Whitney seemed to grow more pleasing to the eye by the day. The more he looked at her, the more beautiful she appeared in his eyes.

Unconsciously, he found himself leaning closer to her, drawing nearer to her lips.

Perhaps, it’s not bad to have such an amusing and pretty wife. If Whitney continues to behave herself, we can always renew the contract when the one-year marriage period is up.

For the first time ever, such a thought crossed his mind. Slowly, he found himself drawn closer to Whitney.

The two were just mere inches away from each other, and Whitney could feel Charles’ warm breath.

His every breath seemed to be filled with lust, causing a tingling sensation on her cheeks and skin. It felt like his warmth could permeate her bloodstream, setting her entire body ablaze.

As his lips drew closer, Whitney found herself so nervous that she held her breath, fidgeting restlessly on his lap.

Is Charles going to… kiss me? Perhaps, experiencing his tenderness will leave me with some precious memories even after we divorce. It doesn’t sound all too bad…

closed her eyes, not wanting

“You’ve been looking at your phone quite often lately. What’s keeping you so

completely unrelated conversation disrupted the

saw Charles leaning back in

kiss her, and she was

her ears

I already tell you? I’ve been looking for

still haven’t found

tinge of frustration as she grumbled, “Your expectations are too high, Mr. Newton. No drinking or socializing, no revealing outfits, no staying out late

half-smile. “But how much longer do you plan on

struck Whitney like a bolt of lightning, prompting her to swiftly bounce up from Charles’ lap, as

for words. She didn’t have to react

legs, where

woman’s figure is quite…

fidgeted with her fingers nervously. “I came to bring you a glass of juice and express my gratitude. Now that I’ve said what I needed to, I won’t disturb

“Okay,” replied Charles casually.

heels, Whitney hurriedly fled, burying her flushed face in

behind her, the room fell into silence,

gazed at

to pull Whitney into his arms earlier, his right hand rested on her

slender, yet

suddenly felt parched, and an unusual feeling of passion began to rise within

had known Gwendolyn for many years, but ever since they bid goodbye to their youth, he had never

possibility was forever out

the first woman he had been so intimately close

his thoughts, he fixed his gaze on

sound of an email notification on

said about finding a job, Charles picked up his phone and sent a message to his assistant. Then, he fully immersed

Nico was howling pathetically at the Jenson residence the moment

were bursting,

just putting on makeup. Do you really have to act like it’s the end of the world? It

handsome face

lenses, draw eyeliner, apply lipstick, and

the brink of losing her temper. “You’re hopeless! Serves you right for remaining