Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 216

Marcus was at a loss for words. He tried reaching out to hold her arm, but she evaded his grasp.After withdrawing his hand, he stroked his beard and spoke in a subdued tone. “Honey, we’ve already agreed on the engagement. How about you meet Cedrick first before you decide anything? He’s quite a nice guy, five years older than you, and caring and considerate. Even I, your picky father, approve of him. I’m sure you’ll like him too.”

“Five years older? No way! He’s too old. I don’t like older men!” Gwendolyn was hellbent on her decision.

She was not ready to enter a new relationship, let alone be engaged to someone. Over my dead body!

“What do you mean he’s too old? He’s only twenty-eight years old! Your ex-husband was also five years older than you, wasn’t he?” Marcus said.

Gwendolyn choked. “It’s different! There’s no room for discussion. By hook or by crook, you must call off the engagement!”

Marcus sounded even more sheepish. “I-I can’t cancel it. We just finalized the details yesterday, and I agreed with Old Mr. Jenson to announce your engagement at your welcoming party three days later.”

Gwendolyn took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger. “I don’t care what welcoming party you’re organizing. You can’t call off the engagement, can you? Then I’ll do it myself!”

She slammed the door and walked away.

Watching her storm out in frustration, Marcus could only shake his head helplessly. She’s becoming more and more like her mother in terms of temperament. It’s clear that she needs a man who can handle her!

After leaving the study, Gwendolyn went straight to the garden.

Elven and a few other bodyguards were waiting by the door.

Despite her anger, she acknowledged that her father was ill and needed her company. As a daughter, it was her responsibility to be there for him.

Hence, she called a few bodyguards to get to the hotel and pack her belongings. She decided to move back to the villa temporarily.

Standing at the doorway, she pondered for a while, considering how to handle the engagement matter.

A moment later, she noticed Leif was standing near her.

Gwendolyn called him over. “Leif, do you know where the Jenson residence is?”

“Yes, Ms. Gwendolyn. Who do you want to look for?” he asked.

Gwendolyn emitted a murderous intent as she replied, “Cedrick Jenson.”

Upon noticing the grim expression on her face, Leif immediately jotted down the address on a paper and passed it to her.

Gwendolyn followed the address and went to the residence.

Logan, the experienced butler of the Jenson residence, happily welcomed her to the house as he was aware of her engagement to Cedrick.

It was Gwendolyn’s first time visiting the Jenson residence.

The Jenson residence sprawled across a vast expanse of land. Unlike the Harris residence, which was nestled in the mountains, theirs seemed to sit on a wide plain. All the villas were designed with a classic and retro theme.

With bamboo groves, water pavilions, artificial hills, and flowing streams, the atmosphere of a traditional family permeated the surroundings.

Gwendolyn felt as if she had stepped into the residence of a wealthy magnate from ancient times. She could not help but find it charming.

Guided by Logan, she meandered through the winding paths until they arrived at the entrance of Cedrick’s private villa.

After escorting her there, Logan took his leave.

Gwendolyn sat on the sofa in the living room of Cedrick’s villa, waiting patiently.

After a while, a bodyguard came hurrying over and said, “I’m sorry, Ms. Harris. Mr. Jenson is not available to meet you at the moment as he’s busy with his work.”

She knitted her brows slightly.

From the moment she arrived, none of the servants had offered her a cup of tea, and the bodyguard’s words seemed to imply that they wanted her to leave. It seems this guy named Cedrick is not enthusiastic about the engagement either. Great!

“It’s all right. I can wait since I’m free the whole day,” she responded.

“But…” The bodyguard said awkwardly, “I’m afraid Mr. Jenson will be occupied with work the whole day. Why don’t you come another day?”