Mr. Wright and Mrs. Right
Chapter 276

Chapter 276

Chapter 276 Celebrations Abound

In the sterile confines of the hospital room at the laboratory, Gwendolyn spent the night alongsideCedrick.

By dawn, she took Cedrick back to the villa.

In accordance with Joshua’s advice, she drafted a health plan for Cedrick.

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It mainly outlined that he refrained from smoking, drinking, and engaging in physical intimacy withGwendolyn. In addition, Cedrick should follow a diet abundant in fruits and vegetables and a dailyregimen of moderate exercise.

Cedrick watched her enthusiastic manner and merely nodded, accepting her arrangements without aword.

Once home, Gwendolyn headed to the kitchen to prepare some oatmeal.

After they were done with breakfast, she said, “I have something on today and must return to the Harrisresidence. In the meantime, don’t head to Jenson Group if you have nothing important to attend to. Ifany paperwork requires your attention, have Nico bring it over.”

Surprised, Cedrick asked, “Since you’re returning to the Harris residence, do you need me toaccompany you?”

“No need,” Gwendolyn replied.

She served him another bowl of oatmeal, concealing the unease in her eyes.

“You just had an episode of angina yesterday. You’re still weak, so don’t go around wandering. Rest fora few days and gather your strength,” Gwendolyn said.

Cedrick was a little concerned, especially when he noticed her change of clothes upon returning to theirvilla.

Gwendolyn usually favored dresses. However, she had changed into a pair of sturdy jeans paired witha crisp white t–shirt. The attire accentuated her tall, slender figure. It was a simple and clean look.

Something about her sudden change of style felt off to Cedrick.

“It seems like your eldest brother is still in Salinsburgh. I’m not comfortable with you going back alone,”Cedrick uttered.

Gwendolyn chuckled. “Asher dotes on me the most. What could he possibly do to me?”

The man fell silent, a quiet melancholy settling over him.

Gwendolyn planted a kiss on his forehead and soothingly ran her fingers through his hair. “Don’t worry.I won’t let him know that we’ve slept together previously. Just stay put at home. I’ll return once I’vefinished my business, all right?”

“Okay,” he mumbled,

Gedrick’s irritation was pacified by her touch.

Satisfied, Gwendolyn headed out the door.

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She drove back to Mount Tranquil all alone, not to Marcus‘ villa but straight to Asher’s.

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When Gwendolyn arrived at Asher’s villa, she lingered at the entrance. She took several deep breathsto steady her nerves. Then, after making sure that her jeans were thick enough, she mustered thecourage to ring the doorbell.

As she raised her hand, the door was opened from the inside.

Gwendolyn froze as she found herself under the chilling scrutiny of Asher’s piercing gaze. Dressedimmaculately in an exquisite azure suit, he emanated a commanding and intense aura.

“Hi, Asher! What a coincidence. Are you heading out? Have you and your wife had breakfast yet?”Gwendolyn awkwardly withdrew her hand with a sheepish smile.

Asher narrowed his eyes. “I wouldn’t call this a coincidence. I had just come downstairs when I noticedyou sneaking in from the garden. What are you trying to do?”

Gwendolyn let out a nervous laugh. “Hah, what do you mean, Asher? I’m here to look for you. Why didyou make it sound like I’m sneaking around?”

Asher was too familiar with her antics but didn’t feel like exposing her. Instead, he turned around andretreated to his living room couch.

Gwendolyn trailed behind him, her gaze flickering toward the second floor. “Isn’t Sienna home today?She left so early?”

Her palms were slick with sweat. If Sienna isn’t around, aren’t I at risk of suffering a severe beatingtoday?

“She’s upstairs, in the study. Are you here for her?” Asher asked in a casual tone. He reached into thedrawer of the coffee table, rummaging for a cigarette.

However, he decided against lighting it when he recalled Gwendolyn’s dislike toward the smell ofcigarette smoke and put it back into the drawer. Then, he fixed his sister with a stare.

Gwendolyn’s fears were just starting to ebb away when she noticed Asher’s stern gaze. She wasalready feeling guilty to begin with. Hence, she began to tremble uncontrollably under his scrutinizinggaze.

She felt her legs giving way as she slumped to the ground on her knees, deciding that it was the bestcourse of action.

Beneath the coffee table and the living couch was a plush, round rug. Shrewd as she was, she hadchosen a soft

spot to land her knees, so it did not hurt at all.

Asher watched her theatrics with a hint of amusement before his lips curved into a smile. However, hiseyes were cold and stern. “How apt. Would you care to remind me what I told you previously?”

Gwendolyn lowered her gaze as her voice took on a pitiful tone. “You said that if I ever slept with himagain, you would break my legs, and no one could persuade you otherwise.”

“So, Ms. Harris, how many times have you slept with him, then?”

The sarcastic way he addressed her as Ms. Harris was enough to send a shiver down Gwendolyn’sspine. This, she realized, was the calm before the storm. A chilling dread filled her.

“I think… four or five times?”

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As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt a blast of icy fury emanating from her brother. Hastily, sheadded, “I know you only have my best interests at heart, Asher. You worry that if in the end, Cedrickand I don’t end up together, I’ll suffer the gesticulations of others from the rumors of us living together,and worse, sleeping together. You’re concerned about my reputation among the noble families. ButAsher, I’ve never cared about others‘ opinions. As long as I live freely and boldly, that’s enough. As forCedrick, he’s been good to me—”

Asher interjected her with a cold chuckle. “Is that so? I heard that he’s been spending a lot of time withthe celebrity spokesperson from Jenson Group recently. He has little self–discipline. Do you stillconsider this to be good to you?”

Gwendolyn blinked in surprise. “Where did you hear that, Asher?”

“The celebrity’s manager spilled the beans about your fight in Jenson Group. If it weren’t for myintervention, your lover’s spat would have unsettled the stocks of both our families for days,” Ashersaid.

Evelyn is such a troublemaker!

A wave of repulsion washed over Gwendolyn, but there were more pressing matters at hand.

She lowered her head, at a loss about how to explain to Asher, especially since she still couldn’tdisclose Cedrick’s condition to her brother.

Asher rose from his chair, rolling up his suit sleeves. His every move was imbued with an air of nobilityand grace. His tone, however, was ominous. “What excuse do you intend to spin for me this time, yously girl?”

“I wouldn’t dare!” Gwendolyn immediately said.

Her face turned pale at his obvious readiness to mete out punishment. “We had a misunderstanding,and we did fight a few days ago, but we made up last night. I believe Cedrick wouldn’t dare betray me.”

“He’s betrayed you once before. You trust him, but I can’t say I do! You’ve only just reconciled, and he’salready arguing with you. To top it all off, he’s fraternizing with some starlet. I’ll make him pay!” Asherchided.

Asher’s jawline hardened as he crouched down before Gwendolyn. His tone took on a rare gentle tone,“Little sister, I won’t punish you this time. Instead, I will help you get out of this marriage arrangement.After that, I will deal with that scoundrel. If you can’t marry into another noble family, I will look after youfor the rest of your life.”

“No, Asher!” Gwendolyn cried out. Noticing the murderous look in her brother’s eyes, she continued ina determined tone, “I will not back out of this marriage. Besides, I’m always the one initiating, so it’s allmy fault. Please, don’t bother yourself with his life. You… you should punish me instead!”

The air seemed to freeze.

Gwendolyn kept her head low, struggling to breathe under the weight of Asher’s fury. She gulped with alump in her throat.

Despite her privileged upbringing as the daughter of the Harris family, her fear of Asher had beencarved into her bones.

She was about the same age as her third brother, Treyton. Growing up, both of them were verynaughty, and their parents failed to discipline them. Hence, they were tamed under Asher’s iron fists.The mere thought of Asher’s physical punishment still sent shivers down her spine.

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Gwendolyn trembled with fear but had to steel herself, for she needed to bring up the matter ofCharles. It was only after enduring this round of punishment that she could get down to business.

Without uttering a word, Asher rose to his feet. His austere countenance and menacing gaze wereenough to strike fear into the bravest hearts.

“So, it seems like you’ve come here to ask for a beating, huh? Very well, I shall oblige,” Asher uttered.

In one swift movement, he undid the buckle of his belt and slid it from his waist, folding it neatly in half.Pointing toward a nearby couch’s armrest, he icily commanded, “Lie down there.”