Chapter 336
Wooing My Ex-Wife
Chapter 336 Must Not Say Suddenly, Charles dashed toward Gwendolyn from the palace.
When he saw she was still there, joy returned to his countenance.
Immediately, he grabbed her wrist.
âWhat are you doing?â Gwendolyn was dumbstruck for a second as she stared at her hand.
When she raised her head, she saw his teary blue eyes.
Iâve never seen him sad before.
He seems surprisingly genuine like this.
Itâs like heâs a different person from his usual self.
Charles didnât even care Nico was around as he pleaded in a choked voice, âYouâve opened my eyes with your words earlier, Gwen.
I promise Iâll reflect on my actions and do better.
You gave Cedrick a chance before.
Can you do the same with me?â Gwendolyn gazed at him in silence.
With a sincere look, he continued, âIâll show you that Iâm the man who loves you the most in this world.
Since weâre already here, please donât leave, okay? Mother is still waiting for us to join her for lunch.
â She glanced at Nico as she thought about the duke.
Moments later, she softened her tone.
âWhat about your injury?â Charles grinned nonchalantly.
âIâll press a bag of ice on it later.
If the mark is too obvious, you can help me cover it up with makeup.
â âSure.
â Gwendolyn sighed with relief in her mind.
I didnât expect to get away with doing that so easily.
âI still donât like the blue gown, though.
If you insist I wear that, Iâll still leave.
â Iâll never wear a matching outfit with him.
Charles relented, âFine.
As long as you donât leave, I wonât force you to do anything you donât want to.
â After she nodded, they reentered Alzer Palace.
Nico and Jonah followed behind in silence.
Back in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Craig narrowed his eyes while sitting at his desk.
His face was hidden behind a cloud of thick smoke as he held a cigar.
Upon listening to his subordinateâs report, he grabbed the ashtray on the table and smashed it on his subordinate without warning.
âUseless!â The subordinate silently lowered his head and endured the pain.
Craig growled, âWhy is Asher at Cedrickâs house? Itâs a huge problem if even Cedrickâs direct subordinates arenât allowed to enter the building! Continue to investigate until you figure out whatâs going on with Cedrick!â The subordinate replied with a shaky voice, âOur men have been staking out at the Jenson residence, though.
Weâve also contacted Mr. Yael, asking him to send people to monitor Mr. Jensonâs villa.
I think a few male members of the Harris family have been staying there recently.
We canât find any opportunities to- 23 Without warning, Craig lobbed a coffee cup at his subordinate.
âDonât take your eye off the building! Sooner or later, Asher will have to leave! If he doesnât, break into the villa by force! I need to know Cedrickâs condition!â 1/3 +15 BOTE Chapter 336 Must Not Say âUnderstood!â the subordinate replied before leaving the room.
Meanwhile, Craig brushed his finger on the nameplate sitting on his desk with thoughts swirling in his mind.
After I rescued Charles from Cedrick, he told me what the guy was contracted with.
Once the S404 RNA virus invasion reaches lateâstage, itâll cause severe complications.
I hope Cedrick will be crippled for life! âOh, Mr. Jenson.
Youâve been in that position for far too long.
Itâs time for someone else to take over,â he uttered sinisterly while his eyes shone with ambition.
Kylie Lund was the most distinguished woman in Erihal.
At noon, Gwendolyn and Charles headed to Kylieâs palace after dressing appropriately.
Before they arrived at the entrance, they saw Gerhardt exiting the palace in dignified attire.
Following behind him was a fair, blueâeyed young man with a dashing countenance.
Gerhardt was smiling when he spoke to the young man.
However, the instant he saw Charles, his expression darkened icily.
Scoffing, he pretended not to see Charles, shifted his gaze away, and prepared to leave in another direction.
Annoyance was scribbled all over his bearded face.
âSir.
â Gwendolyn smiled and exclaimed in fluent Epean, âWhy are you leaving the moment you see us, sir?â
Charles was originally planning to ignore Gerhardt as well.
After she drew Gerhardtâs attention, he had no choice but to greet Gerhardt.
He introduced the duke to Gwendolyn in a soft tone, âThis is Lord Gerhardt, Gwen.
Behind him is his son, Caesar Rotundum.
â âI see.
â She mimicked Charlesâ movements and bowed at the men before her.
âNice to meet you, Lord Gerhardt, Mr. Caesar.
â Just as she finished speaking, Caesar chuckled.
âYouâre doing it wrong, miss.
In this country, men and women greet others differently.
â Gwendolyn glanced at Charles with a clueless look and smiled.
âIs that so? Itâs my first time here, so Iâm unfamiliar with the culture.
â.
âItâs your first time here? For you to be able to speak Epean this fluently is amazing, miss.
â Upon ending his sentence, Caesar approached her, picked up her hand gentlemanly, and kissed its back.
He found her stunning.
âYouâre so beautiful and smart, miss.
I like you.
â âCaesar!â Charles slapped Caesarâs hand away.
âYou mustnât utter that word casually.
Besides, sheâs my-â âItâs fine!â Interrupting Charles, Gwendolyn stepped forward and stretched her right hand toward Caesar.
âYou greeted me according to your countryâs etiquette.
In Chanaca, we do so with a handshake.
â Excitement glimmered in Caesarâs blue eyes as he beamed innocently.
He politely shook her hand after stretching his right toward her.
âNice to meet you, Mr. Caesar.
Iâm Gwendolyn Shalders Harris.
I hope Iâll have the chance to visit you the duke at your residence next time.
â Lifting her eyebrow slightly, Gwendolyn stared into his eyes.
and 2/3 Chapter 336 Must Not Say Caesar peered at his hand, puzzled.
Seconds later, he seemed to have comprehended something.
+15 Bonus The harmonious atmosphere was once again shattered by Charles.
âItâs just a handshake.
You donât need to keep holding Gwenâs hand.
Itâs impolite!â His words spurred Gwendolyn and Caesar to withdraw their hands.
Displeasure was visible on his countenance.
âLetâs head inside, Gwendolyn.
We donât want to keep Her Highness waiting.
â He would always address his mother by her title whenever Gerhardt was present.
In response, Gerhardt scoffed and glared at Charles with contempt.
âI think youâre the one who should attend an etiquette class.
Even the girl you brought with you is more wellâmannered than you! Letâs go, Caesar!â âYes, Father.
â Caesar took a few extra glances at Gwendolyn, reluctant to leave.
âUntil we meet again, Ms.Harris!â Gwendolyn nodded with a smile.
Their eye contact was interrupted by Charles, who stepped in front of her.
After the duke and his son left, Charles faced Gwendolyn coldly and warned, âYou canât trust any man other than me in this country, especially Gerhardt Rotundum.
Stay as far away from them as you can.
â She responded with silence while grumbling in her mind.
Heâs wrong.
The only person I canât trust in this place is him, a lying, obsessive pervert! â Of course, she didnât voice her thoughts to avoid infuriating him.
As she followed Charles up the stairs, she secretly glanced in the direction the duke and his son had left.
Even though that was our first meeting, I think Caesarâs a kind young man.
I hope he understands the meaning behind words and lends me a hand! my 3/3