The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 214

Chapter 214

Upon ending her train of thought, Gwendolyn unknowingly emptied a whole bottle of red wine.

When Elven saw she was about to open another, he stopped her. “The doctor said you can only drink alittle wine after you hurt your stomach last time by drinking too much, Ms. Harris.”“It’s only two bottles.Besides, I don’t get drunk that easily,” she replied.

Sighing, he reminded, “Did you forget you can’t hold your liquor as well as you could ever since thatincident, Ms. Harris?”

After being stopped twice, Gwendolyn felt frustrated. Abruptly, she shoved the wine bottle and glassaway. “Fine, I won’t drink anymore! Take these away!”

Folding her arms grumpily, she closed her eyes to nap.

Elven placated her with a smile and shot a meaningful glance at his colleagues. Soon, Gwendolyn’stable was cleared.

By the time they arrived in Salinsburgh, it was already night.

Just as Gwendolyn wondered if she should return to the Harris residence, she received a call fromJasmine.

Jasmine was overjoyed to learn the announcement of Gwendolyn’s background and arrival inSalinsburgh. “You’re finally back, Gwendolyn! How about we spend some time in The Honey Beetogether? Many of your old friends are eager to meet you! Did you miss them?”

It has been years since I met my childhood friends, and I don’t want to return to the Harris residenceanyway, so why not? “Sure,” answered Gwendolyn.

She only brought Elven with her.

As for Ezra and William, she requested them to book a hotel room as that was where they would bestaying for the night. Meanwhile, Quinton was sent off to tell Marcus of their arrival.

By the time Gwendolyn reached the bar, the others had already arrived.

More than a dozen people were gathered there, including Jasmine, Sherman, Triss Jenson, DavidJenson’s daughter, and her old friends.

The instant Gwendolyn opened the door to the private room, Jasmine and Triss used the confettipoppers from where they were hiding behind the door. In the blink of an eye, small colorful paper filledthe room. “Welcome back!”

Gwendolyn couldn’t help but smile in response to seeing that. “Thank you.”

Jasmine promptly dragged Gwendolyn to the couch by the latter’s arm. “There’s no need for you tothank us. You have no idea how sad we were when we heard your death. It’s fantastic that you’re finallywilling to reveal your identity!”

Gwendolyn had a great time with her friends as they drank.

Jasmine and Triss occupied the seats next to her. Due to their younger age, she considered them herlittle sisters and had a good relationship with them.

Upon recalling the news Quinton shared with her on the plane, Gwendolyn asked, “I heard your family’seldest grandson took control of the family. Is he giving you all a hard time?”

“Nope. My dad’s never been interested in stuff like power. Back then, only Uncle Yael competedruthlessly with Cedrick. That’s why Cedrick treats our family pretty well even after he took control,”replied Triss.

Gwendolyn patted her head with a smile of relief. “That’s good, then.”

“Cedrick’s quite pitiful, though. He was covered in blood and wounds when he returned from hismission half a year ago. Apparently, he vomited blood every day. It scared Grandpa to death. However,he’s pretty amazing. I didn’t expect him to snatch control of the family back from Uncle Yael. He has myrespect.”

Gwendolyn’s response was silence. Even though I’ve just arrived at Salinsburgh, I’ve heard two peoplepraising this Cedrick already. I admit, I’m curious to see what kind of person he is.

Just as Gwendolyn was deep in thought, Jasmine sneakily switched places with someone.

When Gwendolyn turned to her side, she saw Sherman sitting beside her with a wineglass, looking aselegant and dashing as ever.

He raised his glass at her. “It’s been a while since we last met, but you’re still as pretty as ever,Gwendolyn.”

Smiling, Gwendolyn clinked her glass with his. “When did your family replace you and bring you back toSalinsburgh from overseas, Mr. Ferguson?”

Sherman’s expression stiffened for two reasons.

First, it was because she was treating him far more distantly than before.

Secondly, he was still angry about the matter. That d*mn Maverick! I still can’t believe he played a dirtytrick on me! After he tossed me to the cargo ship, I was brought to a small, illiterate, and desolatecountry. It took my family ages to locate me! Although, he’s dead now, so I have a better chance atpursuing Gwendolyn.

When his train of thought ended there, his expression returned to normal. “It’s been months since I’vereturned. Initially, I planned to search for you in Fairlake. However, there was a situation at the

company preventing me from leaving. However, I heard Maverick has…”

Gwendolyn’s smile froze as she tightened her grip around the glass.

“I’m sorry, did I touch a nerve?” Staring at her apologetically, Sherman tried to hold her hand to comforther.

However, Gwendolyn silently stood, avoiding his touch, and poured herself another glass of wine.

Sherman couldn’t help but feel a little awkward. Still, he peered at her affectionately. “Since that burdenis no longer weighing you down, once you have had enough fun with your single life, let me take careof you, okay?”

That spurred Gwendolyn to furrow her eyebrows. Is he calling Maverick a burden?

“I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to bring up this topic at a gathering, Mr. Ferguson,” she warnedwith a frigid look.

After all, her friends were around, and she didn’t want to sour the mood.

“Gwendolyn…” The look in Sherman’s eyes darkened slightly as he winced a little. “The past can neverreturn. You need to start a new life eventually.”

Gwendolyn didn’t even glance at him as she gulped down two large glasses of red wine consecutively.Then, she turned to Triss. “I need to visit the restroom. The rest of you should keep drinking.”

Her cheeks were reddened, and her mind was in a daze as she left the room. It seems Quinton wasright about me on the plane. I shouldn’t have drunk that much, considering I’m feeling tipsy already.

She walked unsteadily and slowly as Sherman’s words repeated in her mind, upsetting her.

Everyone around me keeps telling me to accept Maverick’s death and move on. Did they think I didn’ttry to start a new life? I still can’t forget what happened after six months. Whenever I recall thosethings, I still feel guilty and awful. After taking a deep breath, she attempted to stifle the emotionsbubbling in her heart.

Suddenly, she caught sight of a familiar, towering figure at her periphery.

That person… Gwendolyn held her breath and shook her head. Once her vision became clearer, shesaw the figure vanishing around a corner.

“Maverick! Is that you?” Without delay, she chased after the figure. However, when she arrived at thecorner, she saw no one in the corridor.

Elven, who heard her shouting, rushed toward her and steadied the swaying woman. “Are you drunk,Ms. Harris?”

In response, Gwendolyn grabbed his arms very tightly, as though she was making sure he was reallythere. “I’m not drunk! I saw Maverick earlier! It must’ve been him! I’d never mistake his figure forsomeone else! He’s definitely alive, Elven!”

Hearing that, Elven was both shocked and bewildered.

However, when he saw her determined expression, he still scanned through the faces of all thecustomers down the aisle after asking her to stay put.

In the end, he returned to Gwendolyn with a sigh. “I think you were mistaken, Ms. Harris.”

Gwendolyn shook her head with reddened eyes and spat resolutely, “No! It must’ve been him! It mustbe! Lock down the entire bar and check every room in this building!”