The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 518 Fulfilling The Bet

Gwendolyn harrumphed haughtily. “We shall see, then.“

Her eyes met with Cedrick’s. They held each other’s gazes that both blazed with a desire to subjugate the other.

Astoria was a long distance away from Chanara. Even by plane, a trip took more than twenty hours.

With Cedrick keeping her company, Gwendolyn was not at all lonely during her trip this time.

They both leaned against the porthole, watching the first ray of sunlight together.

Then, they admired the impressive mountains and infinite clouds before enjoying the sunset in the evening.

Pointing at the clouds tinged with purple and red hues on the horizon, Gwendolyn smirked mischievously.

and teased Cedrick.

“Do you like that color, Hubby? When we’ve gotten off the plane and checked into the hotel. I’ll replicate the same

shade on your skin, okay?”

Cedrick wrapped his arms around her waist. “It must be painful for such a color to develop. Despite your talk, you’d

never be able to bring yourself to do that to me.”

Tilting her head up, Gwendolyn kissed him lightly on the chin in lieu of her answer.

Indeed, she would never be able to bring herself to abuse him thus,

While their honeymoon in a foreign land resulted from the man’s disobedience, it was already too late to change

anything. Thus, she hoped that her business trip this time would be a sweet and unforgettable

memory.

Twenty-odd hours were long, but it passed in the blink of an eye because the couple was spending the time

together harmoniously.

According to plan, they entered Astoria’s airspace. By the time they disembarked from the plane, it was already

over nine o’clock at night.

There were few people at the airport. However, the party Neal Gray sent to pick them up at the airport. was

already waiting there.

At the sight of Cedrick and Gwendolyn walking out of the arrival gate, Neal’s assistant, Queena, shrieked and

trotted over to them enthusiastically.

“You came as well, Mr. Jenson? What an honor! I’m greatly honored to receive the wealthiest woman in Chanaea

and the most authoritative figure in the Federal Bureau of Investigation in concert!”

Holding Gwendolyn’s hand, Cedrick flashed her a friendly smile. “My wife is here on a business trip, so I’m acting as

her lackey this time, keeping her company these two days.”

Queena darted her gaze back and forth between them in envy. “Your relationship with your wife is so close that it

invites envy, Mr. Jenson.”

Cedrick seemed to be well-pleased with that compliment. At no point in time did he drop his hold on Gwendolyn’s

hand.

“My wife is tired. Please lead the way to the hotel, Ms. Queena.”

“Sure, sure!”

Bowing low, Queena made a sweeping gesture with her hand. As she led the way respectfully, she ushered the

couple into the car.

Ten minutes later, they arrived at the hotel.

Queena held out the room card to the presidential suite with both hands. This is the hotel room Mr. Gray prepared

for you and your wife, Mr. Jenson. Do rest carlier tonight. It’s late, and the trip must have been tiring. A car will be

here at the hotel to pick you and Ms. Harris up for the open tender the day after

tomorrow.”

Cedrick casually took the room card from her. “The open tender is the day after tomorrow, and this is Gwenny’s

first time visiting Astoria. As such, I plan to bring her out for some fun tomorrow. Do you have any suggestions, Ms.

Queena?”

Queena mulled it over briefly. “Are you interested in visiting Astoria’s museum to learn about the country’s culture

and people. Ms. Harris? Alternatively, if you want, I can ask Mr. Gray for permission to take you both on a tour of

Astoria’s royal palace.”

Gwendolyn pondered for a moment. “I’ll take the museum, then.”

“Sure. I’ll inform Mr. Gray about it. Whenever you’d like to set out tomorrow, give me a call. I’ll send a car and

escort to take you to the museum for a visit.”

In response, Gwendolyn inclined her head graciously. Thank you. I appreciate it.”

“Not at all.”

Subsequently, Queena and the bodyguards left.

A staff member of the seven-star hotel promptly stepped forward and led Gwendolyn and Cedrick to the

corresponding room upstairs with VIP treatment.

With a click, the hotel room door’s electronic lock engaged automatically.

Narrowing her alluring eyes, Gwendolyn grabbed Cedrick’s tie with long and slender fingers.

She struck preemptively, emanating an imposing aura.

Cedrick did not resist, gentle indulgence written all over his face. He allowed her to lead him to the bed by

his tie.

Placing a hand on his lower back, Gwendolyn pushed him facedown on the bed.

Then, she leaned forward and placed her entire weight on his waist.

“Are you ready to accept your punishment, Ceddy?”

Cedrick put away the predatory glint in his eyes, acting like an obedient puppy who obeyed his wife. “You’re starting

so quickly. Darling?”

“Of course! I’d be a fool to be lackadaisical in whipping you in shape.”

Cedrick choked back a bark of laughter. Capitalizing on her inattention, he bucked up and flipped over.

In an instant, Gwendolyn was pinned underneath him.

She struggled, but he restrained her wrists and raised them above her head before holding them down. against the

bed.

After having recovered, he was both strong and nimble.

While Gwendolyn was no weakling either, she still paled in comparison with him.

Curling her lips in chagrin, she snorted. “How pointless! I can’t win against you. You were more fun when injected

with the 023 special drug back then.”

Puzzlement flooded Cedrick. This means that your husband is strong. Don’t you like it?”

Gwendolyn shook her head somberly. “I still prefer you fragile, sickly, and weak, making for easy prey.”

Cedrick took a long time to digest her words before gaping at her strangely with a hint of hurt. “So, you don’t like

me but cute and adorable young men?”

Clocking his expression, Gwendolyn mischievously pecked him on the cheek.

“No, I like you alone. I like you however you are, but I particularly love it when you’re submissive.”

That was already a blatant hint.

Playing along, Cedrick docilely loosened his restraint on her.

Nonetheless, his arms remained propped on both sides of her, locking her in place beneath him.

“Why don’t we take a shower together after such a tiring journey? I want to fulfill our bet in the bathroom tonight.”

“The bathroom?” Gwendolyn turned it over in her mind for some time, delight dancing in her eyes. “It’s a romantic

place. I like it.”

At her agreement, Cedrick scooped her up in a bridal carry and headed straight toward the bathroom.

As the sounds of running water split the air, the temperature in the bathroom rose, and the air misted.

Water gushed out of the shower, coating Cedrick’s exquisite and appealing body.

Gwendolyn snagged a bath brush from somewhere or other.

Taking advantage of the man’s preoccupation with dousing himself with water, she furtively sneaked to his back

before playfully and wickedly swinging the bath brush at his upturned bottom dotted with water.

Smack!

“Ouch!”

A stab of pain assailed Cedrick. Just as he was going to jerk around, Gwendolyn pressed down on his waist. “Stay

still, and don’t move! This is your punishment. Push your butt higher.”

Cedrick shook his head in exasperation, choosing to indulge her.

The sounds of splashing water were accompanied by smacks landing on flesh.

That aside, there were occasional groans of pain. It made for a peculiar yet harmonious medley,

Seeing that he was behaving, Gwendolyn did not put much strength into the blows.

Her strength was just perfect, fanning the flames of his desire.

He wanted to take her, yet all he could do was keep his hands propped against the wall and accept his wife’s

spanking. It frustrated him to no end.

Noting his expression, she asked smugly, “Have you forgotten our bet? Do you want to cry and beg me for mercy?”

Cedrick kept himself in check.

I don’t mind begging for mercy since yielding to her isn’t shameful. But crying is another story altogether. That’s

too embarrassing.

Gwendolyn continued swinging the bath brush at him. While at that, she stroked the tip of his car.

“As long as you cry and beg for mercy, not only will I spare you, but I’ll also fulfill your wish of having me. Are you

sure you don’t want to consider it?”