Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 220

“Are you suggesting that I drugged her, Mr. Jenson? I, Sherman Ferguson, will never do such a dirty thing. Gwendolyn was feeling down, so I was just accompanying her and drinking. Now that she’s drunk, I’m taking her back to rest.”He stepped forward, attempting to snatch Gwendolyn back, but Cedrick swiftly sidestepped and held her tightly in his arms.

“There’s no need to trouble you, Mr. Ferguson. I will take care of her.”

Sherman’s expression became grim. “Do you also have feelings for Gwendolyn, Mr. Jenson?”

“Yes.”

Sherman was annoyed.

Just when Maverick was finally gone, Cedrick had to come and block his way.

“It’s not very appropriate for you to be holding Gwendolyn so intimately, Mr. Jenson. Not to mention that she just came back to Salinsburgh. I don’t think she knows you well enough, but I have known her since we were very young. It’s better if you leave her to me.”

Sherman took a step forward to get Gwendolyn back but Nico halted him. “Mind your behavior, Mr. Ferguson. Ms. Gwendolyn is already engaged to Mr. Jenson. It is reasonable that he takes care of Ms. Gwendolyn.”

“Engaged?”

When did this happen? How did I not hear about any of this?

Sensing Sherman’s confusion, Nico explained, “Old Mr. Jenson personally went to the Harris residence to finalize the engagement last night. The news will be announced during Ms. Gwendolyn’s welcome party. I hope Mr. Ferguson realizes who is the outsider here.”

Sherman turned pale instantly. It never occur to him that the Jenson family would act so quickly and that Marcus would agree to it right away!

Now that Cedrick was Gwendolyn’s fiancé, he couldn’t gain the upper hand as her friend.

Seeing that Sherman was no longer blocking his way, Cedrick carried Gwendolyn in his arms and turned to leave.

Leaning on Cedrick’s broad chest, Gwendolyn caught a familiar whiff of tobacco smell. Instinctively, she tightened her grip on his neck as she murmured, “Don’t go. You just promised that you won’t leave me…”

Upon hearing that, Sherman grinned smugly. “Seems like Gwendolyn prefers going with me, Mr. Jenson.”

Cedrick stiffened as he looked down at the frunk Gwendolyn in his arms. She had an innocent look on her face despite being in that state and unaware.

Was Gwendolyn referring to Sherman this morning when she said she is in love with another man?

She even went to The Honey Bee for drinks with him alone.

She has a good tolerance for alcohol and is usually alert, but this time she ended up getting drunk without any defense. It seems like she truly cares about Sherman.

But… why does it have to be Sherman?

Suppressing the heavy feeling in his chest and concealing the pain in his eyes, Cedrick ordered with his deep voice, “Escort Mr. Ferguson out, Nico.”

Nico stepped forward and gestured for Sherman to leave.

“Nothing good ever comes from forcing someone to do something that they don’t want to, Mr. Jenson. You should respect Gwendolyn’s wishes and let me take her to rest,” Sherman said unwillingly.

Cedrick turned around and shot him a cold glance. “She is my fiancée. Whatever I choose to do is more appropriate than you!” he hissed menacingly.

Firmly carrying Gwendolyn in his arms, Cedrick then left.

“How long have you known her, Mr. Jenson? She’s not going to like you! If you dare to do anything to her, you will have to face the consequences when she wakes up!” Sherman yelled as he did not trust Cedrick.

Ignoring Sherman, Cedrick carried Gwendolyn to a neighboring hotel.

He had just reached the hotel entrance when he bumped into William and Quinton, who had just booked a room and were rushing back to the bar.

They noticed Nico first, but couldn’t recognize Cedrick because he was wearing a mask. However, it was impossible not to notice Gwendolyn in his arms.

“Why is Ms. Harris in your arms? Where is Mr. Ferguson?”

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Nico hurriedly stepped forward to explain the situation. “This is Mr. Jenson, my new boss. Since Ms. Gwendolyn is too drunk, he decides to book a hotel room to take care of her.”

“But… Ms. Harris is not going to like it when she’s sober…”

“No buts,” Nico interrupted, “The engagement was settled by the head of their respective families. They are going to be married sooner or later. Is there anyone better than Mr. Jenson to take care of Ms. Gwendolyn when she is drunk? Which one of us is a better fit—the two of you or me?”

Speechless, William and Quinton glanced at each other.

Noticing the room key in William’s hand, Nico took the chance to snatch it away while the former was still hesitating. Then, he went into the hotel with Cedrick.

William and Quinton hurried after them and waited at the door of the room.

When Nico came out of the room, he patted William and Quinton’s shoulders in a friendly way as he said, “We haven’t seen each other in half a year. Shall we get a drink together?”