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.

head, responding in a subdued

Newton” again, Charles felt a wave of irritation in his heart. He stomped on the accelerator, and the luxury car roared

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

and many pedestrians were crossing the street. A moment’s distraction

the speed of the

felt a

“Mr. Newton…”

it’s Mr.

Squeak-

wwwww w

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

chest.

ahead in

crashed

helpless eyes, Charles directly grasped her chin and kissed

was dominant and

inside the car subtly changed

tip of her

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

lifting them above her head and pressing them onto the car

was left with no choice but to

After

breathless from the kiss. Only then did Charles release her, and his voice sounded cold and grinding. “This is your

Punishment?

it not because she had a long chat with Gwendolyn tonight, or because she

“What? You don’t understand?”

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Charley’s

cold it made one’s heart palpitate. Whitney quickly averted her gaze 1 understand. Charles… my

the term “husband”, Charles felt somewhat relieved, and his previously furrowed

car finally moved on

rearview mirror, Whitney saw her own lips swollen. Recalling his dominant act just now,

yet it was the third time he had taken the

only take the initiative to

like me, even if it’s

help but feel startled. She stole a glance at him, then quickly averted

morning, Whitney went to work as

department still

Whitney in the hallway. She intended to avoid her, but Whitney stopped

think we need to have

guilty conscience, Xenia dared not meet Whitney’s gaze. Clutching the documents, she put on a hurried expression. “I still have to print some documents. I don’t have

laugh, Whitney directly blocked

you afraid of? You’re the one who handled the bills, right? I don’t care who you’ve been bought by. If