The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 836 Does He Like Me

Seeing them return, Cedrick quickly handed over the skewers he had grilled to Gwendolyn Darling have a taste. I grilled these especially for you.”

Gwendolyn took a bite.

Oooh, it is freaking salty!

Her delicate features contorted, revealing an expression of pain.

Having grown accustomed to her husband’s delicious cooking, Gwendolyn never imagined this meat would be so unpalatable that she couldn’t even swallow it.

Afraid of getting hit, Cedrick quickly ran off into the distance.

He was retaliating against Gwendolyn who just said that she wanted to marry Whitney and make him her main wife, her first wife.

Gwendolyn came to her senses and immediately chased after him. “Cedrick! You’re done fort

The two were frolicking nearby, and a look of envy flashed in Whitney’s eyes. Suddenly, a skewer was offered right before her.

“Go ahead and eat, or it’ll get cold soon.”

Someone’s tone was very cold, forming a stark contrast to the affectionate teasing and laughter of Cedrick and Gwendolyn nearby,

“Thank you.” Whitney didn’t say much, obediently accepting the skewer he handed over.

Time went by quickly when one was having fun.

Gwendolyn leaned into Cedrick’s embrace, her cheeks flushed a peachy hue from the red wine she had drunk while she waved to Charles and Whitney.

“Whenever you have time, Whitney, come over for a visit. I’ll pass the little cupcakes to Benny and Zendy

After such a delightful afternoon, Whitney’s gloom from the past few days was swept away. “I will,” she said. “I will also strive to do my best.”

– Gwen, Mr. Jeason, we’re leaving now.”

Nonchalantly, Charles uttered a sentence, then under the moonlight, he and Whitney left Harrick Villa side by side.

On the way back, Whitney was in high spirits, and even wanted to hum a tune.

Yet, fearing that she would upset Charles, she merely opened her mouth slightly, softly murmuring the lyrics of the song.

“Whenever you are with Gwendolyn, you’d better remember what to say and what not to say. Don’t cro

the line”

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Charles’ words were like a bucket of cold water pouring down, instantly plunging Whitney’s good mood into the abyss.

a subdued voice. “I understand, Mr.

him “Mr. Newton” again, Charles felt a wave of irritation in his heart.

a gasp, her only option was to tightly grip the handle of

pedestrians were crossing the street. A moment’s distraction could lead

speed of the car was increasing, getting faster

felt a

“Mr. Newton…”

it’s Mr.

Squeak-

wwwww w

piercing sound of screeching brakes filled the air, as the tires skidded a considerable distance on the ground.

chest.

ahead

crashed into the

and helpless eyes, Charles directly grasped her chin and

dominant

inside the car subtly changed in an

tip

pain, wanting to him push away, but Charles’s restraint left her no

restless slender wrists, lifting them above her head and pressing them onto

was left with no choice

After

kiss. Only then did Charles release her, and his voice sounded cold and grinding. “This is your punishment. If you get the address

Punishment?

because she had a long chat with Gwendolyn tonight, or because she called him by

“What? You don’t understand?”

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Charley’s

was still so cold it made one’s heart palpitate. Whitney

Charles felt somewhat relieved, and his previously furrowed brow gradually

car finally moved on the

the rearview mirror, Whitney saw her own lips swollen. Recalling his dominant

was the third time

up online, a man will only take

actions mean… that he might like me, even if

into her mind, Whitney couldn’t help but feel startled.

morning, Whitney went

people in the logistics department still looked at her

early and happened to run into Whitney in the hallway. She intended

I think we need to

meet Whitney’s gaze. Clutching the documents, she put on a hurried expression. “I still have to print some

cold laugh, Whitney directly

the bills, right? I don’t care who you’ve been bought by. If you’ve done something wrong, you should be prepared