The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 258 Playing The Pity Card

The burning passion in the masked man’s eyes was conspicuous to Gwendolyn, making her heart skip a beat when

she sensed the threatening vibe from him.

Disregarding the onlookers, Cedrick rubbed her nose with his nose tip endearingly and whispered to her, “Forgive

me, Gwenny, but this is the only thing I can do. You refused to give me a chance to explain myself.”

“Are you se-”

Before she could finish, Gwendolyn felt Cedrick’s lips pushed against hers in just a nick of time.

Initially, she played along because many were watching them, but as the kiss dragged out, she was drawn into it

and slowly closed her eyes as their breaths intertwined.

Just like that, the two shared a steamy kiss with Gwendolyn in Cedrick’s arms right in front of the venue

entrance.

Stirred, spectators took our their phones to take pictures.

The journalists who had come to the gala graced by celebrities also jumped on the opportunity and snapped photos

of the epic moment, which left many socialites green with envy.

“They’re so sweet! Mr. Jenson is so manly!”

“That’s so romantic. I wished I had a fiancé like Mr. Jenson!”

“They look so good together. I can’t take this anymore. I’m blind.”

“Argh! I’m so jealous! I want a boyfriend like that!”

Meanwhile, having waited at the lounge for Gwendolyn to come out of the restroom for some time, Joaquin decided

to go out to look for her and saw her kissing Cedrick.

He almost fainted as he stared at Gwendolyn’s lips being ravaged by the man.

What the heck? This is just too much!

On the other side, Evelyn was equally shocked. Standing at the path in the garden, she was just on her way to her

MPV to change her soiled gown when she beheld the commotion at the entrance.

Obscured by the dim lights along the path, she smirked sourly, a reaction that went unnoticed by the crowd that

was overtaken by jealousy and thrill.

When the two finally pulled apart, Cedrick’s lips were smudged with Gwendolyn’s bright red lipstick, forming a stark

contrast with his silver masquerade mask.

Under the watchful gazes of the onlookers, Gwendolyn wiped away the stain on his lips to not embarrass him.

Pleased, Cedrick tightened his arms around her and said, “Let’s go home.”

At his words, the crowd knowingly moved aside to allow them a way out amidst the constant sounds of camera

shutters.

Since Gwendolyn disliked being at the center of attention, she buried her face in Cedrick’s chest, making her look

docile and endearing.

In no time, news about the kiss at the charity gala spread like wildfire that night, dominating all media outlets and

surpassing even the news of Walter’s affair.

The matter was so widely discussed that Cedrick and Gwendolyn became known as the sweetest couple in the

upper-class circle.

Because of their attractive looks, fans began to ship them together, calling for them to get married.

As for Cedrick and Gwendolyn themselves, they had just arrived at the Jenson residence.

Their demeanor changed when they entered the mansion–Cedrick lowered his head and followed Gwendolyn into

the room, leaving no trace of his previous gallantry on his face as he observed her thin back helplessly.

When they entered the room, Gwendolyn sat at the bedside and ignored the man completely, looking at her phone.

Still hoping to make it up to her, Cedrick sat down beside her and touched her gently as he began to say, “I’m sorry.

I swear I tried to keep a distance between her and me, but she happened to twist her ankle when you saw us. It’s

not like I can leave her to her own. I brought her there. Besides, she’s Rossi Project’s ambassador–Jenson Group’s

face. I had to do something to prevent her from falling.”

His explanation was met with Gwendolyn’s unperturbed face.

Cedrick, seeing that she was still on her phone, completely ignoring him, continued, “I have no idea she would make

a move on me. She just put her arms around me all of a sudden. She set me up!”

Just as he finished, he felt a sense of antagonism from Gwendolyn, so he quickly added, “I’m not trying to shift the

blame onto others. It’s my fault for not doing what I promised. I should’ve seen her coming. I’ll

do

my best to make sure this doesn’t happen again! Also, I want to apologize for hugging and kissing you without your

consent earlier. That was the only thing I could do when you didn’t even give me a chance to explain. Would you

forgive me? At least both our families‘ stocks will shoot up for now.”

His appeasing work worsened the matter when Gwendolyn’s face turned increasingly grim, and Cedrick lowered his

gaze, seeing that she was unmoved.

She must’ve been really offended. I thought I could escape some beating this time…

With that thought, he went to the bedside table and took a long wooden ruler from its drawer before passing it to

Gwendolyn.

“Do whatever you want, then.”

When Gwendolyn did not take the ruler from him, Cedrick shoved it into her hands, insisting, “I threw away the

blazer and gloves that she touched, but if you still feel disgusted, I don’t mind being your punching bag. No matter

what, I won’t stop you–even if you break my arms.”

Gwendolyn still had her eyes on her phone without saying a word.

When Cedrick had stood before her for some time without getting any response, he turned to open the cupboard

again and took out the Lego pieces Gwendolyn had custom–made for him.

Then, he spread the pieces on the rug beside the bed and rolled up his slacks, revealing the bruised knees,

scarred from his previous punishment.

Beside him, Gwendolyn stole a glance at the man as she continued scrolling her phone. With his pants

up, she could not help but notice his knees.

cuffed

The sight jarred her, and she stopped him when he was about to kneel.

“What are you doing? Did you roll up your pants to show me this? I’m not falling for your act.

Despite her harsh words, Gwendolyn actually felt sorry for him.

“I’m not trying to trick you. I thought the punishment would be more severe if I did it with my knees exposed,”

Cedrick explained with a bitter smile.

Gwendolyn’s anger shot through the roof. “I suppose you enjoy the pain, huh?”

“No. I don’t,” he replied with a frown and a guilty look. “For all I know, watching me in pain might appease you. It’s

not good to be angry always, so I thought this could help you get over it faster.”

His words sent Gwendolyn’s heart wrenching.

Somehow, she was reminded of what Evelyn had told her that morning at her office.

Ms. Harris, don’t you feel that you’ve always been too cruel to Mr. Jenson? Truth be told, you only love yourself and

have always mistreated him.

Recalling those words, Gwendolyn questioned whether she was truly mean and unkind toward Cedrick because he

loved and indulged her.

The realization made her sigh and soften her tone. “Sit here and let me look at your knees.”

Noticing the tenderness in her eyes, Cedrick smiled subtly and let her pull him to the bed.

“How did you get all the bruises? I thought it was only for half an hour. Didn’t you use any medication yesterday

night?”

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