The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 593 Mass Peeling Session

With that, the conflict between Evelyn and Gwendolyn finally came to an end.

At last, after many days of dealing with the matter and sleepless nights, the latter could slumber at ease.

As it was Inez’s first time in Salinsburgh, Gwendolyn invited Inez and Kieran to Harrick Villa for a meal.

Ever since Jennifer became the team manager, she had been swamped every day, and it had been a long while

since she last had a proper rest. Seeing that Jennifer had finally found a job she was interested in and was leading a

fulfilling life, Gwendolyn invited her and Treyton to a meal as well.

When Sienna learned that the rest of the family would be there, she dragged Asher to attend the family gathering

in Harrick Villa uninvitedly.

Even Nico and Summer came to enjoy a free meal.

By the end, what was supposed to be a small event turned into a large gathering.

Cedrick and Gwendolyn bought many ingredients and prepared the dishes themselves.

As there were too many guests, Gwendolyn feared Cedrick couldn’t handle it, so she joined him in the kitchen for

once. Sienna also came to assist.

Meanwhile, Nico, Summer, Kieran, Inez, Asher, Treyton, and Jennifer chatted joyously in the living room.

Unfortunately, Benedict and Zendaya were still in Valentino’s residence and couldn’t make it back in time to meet

their uncles and future aunts,

Nearly an hour later, a scrumptious seafood feast was served, thanks to the combined effort of Cedrick and

Gwendolyn.

Cedrick grabbed a few bottles of expensive wine and poured a glass for everyone to celebrate the family gathering.

At the dining table, Gwendolyn asked, “How much longer do you plan to wait until you marry Kieran,

Inez?”

Inez was peeling prawns for herself when she was cued all of a sudden. She lowered her head in slight discomfiture.

“It’s not my decision to make. It depends on the deliberation between my parents and Mr. Kieran’s decision. I’ve

already been deprived of the right to speak; it’s pointless even if I oppose.”

Gwendolyn turned to Kieran, who was eating quietly. “What are your thoughts, Kieran?”

With sincerity, he answered, “Inez pursued me for a year, so I’m planning to pursue her for a year, too. If she’s

willing to, we’ll get married at the end of next year.”

That’s not too late. Gwendolyn nodded with contentment. From the corners of her eyes, she saw Treyton peeling

prawns and crabs for Jennifer continuously.

Bashfulness colored the woman’s countenance as she tried to stop Treyton, insisting on doing it herself. However,

she couldn’t win against his overwhelming affection, so she had to dig into the seafood he prepared for her

obediently.

After watching that adorable scene, Gwendolyn turned her sights to Kieran and Inez a second time.

Inez was peeling prawns by herself while Kieran was scooping food onto his own plate obliviously.

Gwendolyn tsked twice in a reminder. “You need to be a little more diligent in your romantic efforts, Kieran. Look at

Treyton and how hardworking he is peeling the lobster. Don’t you think you should step up your game as well?”

Kieran, who was ready to stuff some food into his mouth, promptly paused his action. Everyone at the table turned

to Treyton, who was ardently peeling a lobster.

“You’re right.” Without delay, Kieran set his cutlery down and peeled a crab for Inez, imitating his brother.

Inez’s heart was warmed as she watched him peel the crab awkwardly yet sincerely.

Then, she glanced at Gwendolyn and smiled when their eyes met.

Just as Gwendolyn was making eye contact with her friend, her bowl was suddenly filled with peeled seafood.

Upon dropping her gaze, she realized Cedrick had already been doing the same for her. In fact, he had started

around the same time as Treyton did.

However, the man was grumpy because she had praised Treyton but not him.

Immediately, she held his cheeks and kissed his lips lightly. “You’re so thoughtful, Hubby.”

At the dining table, everyone started by drinking red wine and eating, then peeling seafood altogether.

Seeing that his brothers and brother–in–law were assiduously providing shelling service for their significant others,

Asher quickly joined in the party too.

Aside from Nico, every man on the table was tending to their partners. Pouting. Summer elbowed Nico, silently

prompting him to do the same.

Alas, he didn’t understand her gesture and continued to eat by himself.

What a dense man! Gritting her teeth, she requested, “Peel one for me too.”

“You want to eat crabs as well?”

Summer suppressed her anger and nodded with a grin.

After Nico surveyed the table of scrumptious seafood, he took a crab and handily extracted its meat.

Upon removing the delicious crab meat, he delivered it to the edge of her lips for the first time ever. “Want it?”

She was pleasantly surprised by his act and beamed sweetly. “Thank you, Nico!”

Licking her lips, she opened her mouth, ready to eat the crab meat, but ended up biting into the air when she

closed in.

That was because Nico had rapidly withdrawn his hand and tossed the meat into his mouth mischievously. “If you

want to eat some, peel it yourself. These people are either married or engaged; we’re different from them. We do

not need to copy them when it’s inappropriate for us to feed each

other.”

umers eyes reddened in aggrievement. Not only did I not taste any crab meat, but I was also lecturerHow we

diftereneth the atmosphere’s so great tonight, and everyone’s in pairs. We can pretend dobbea

spletenol

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e was incensed Nito Jenson, you’re just trying to take advantage of me!”

„the man remained ed unfixed “How am I taking advantage of you when I’m only asking you to call ne ddy? Won’t

be doing worse if I tell you to call me your boyfriend while we pretend to be a couple

believed he was righgün until Cedrick smacked his head with a fork.

wenny says you’re too dense and inflexible. Honestly, I can see it now tonight. Your EQ is ridiculously

How can the upcoming te Federal Bureau of Investigation deputy director be such a dunce?”

to listened to Cedrick’s listorne wahout objection.

once, the people at the table de cat the keywords in Cedrick’s words.

yton was the first to communem and INNico’s being promoted to deputy director? Congratulations!”

dding. Gwendolyn complimentet “I From the captain of Team Four to deputy director. He’s very mpetent.

co grinned in response. Thanks for theco commendation, Gwendolyn, Mr. Treyton. It’s all thanks to drick’s intention

to promote mehr

t of the blue, Gwendolyn changed the subjecie B. But Hubby’s right. The deputy director le more tactful and possess

higher EQ Be feine ni with me, Nico. Do you like Summe

e could tell that the only person Summer hnded yes tomas Nico. The woman pract n as an idol and saw him as her

true love

ro, on the other hand, had proven with his caround no concern for Summer that he indec

her. However, he was too klutzy when it citnete rolzelationship matters.

mmer was afraid Nico had no interest in her, so she de didn’t have the nerve to confess first.

night, I’m going to play the matchmaker and help them onercome the that hardle,

cen aback by the question, Summer bowed her head add cut clenched her fists anxiously,

hoped he’d say yes but also feared he’d say nono

This is so nerve–wracking.

the meantime, Nico was stunned too.

remained silent for ages as though he was deeply and carefully commonplacing his answer.

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