The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 297

Chapter 297

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

10%1

+25 Bonus

Treyton fell into silence before blowing out a long breath. “You’re right. Dad’s stubborn. Convincing himto change his mind is harder than flying.”

“That makes it worth the challenge. Are you scared, Treyton?” Gwendolyn clapped him on theshoulder. “Don’t worry. I’ll help put in a few words for you. Plus, he may be able to control who youmarry, but he can’t control who you date. Just do what you want, but keep a low profile.”

Treyton mulled over the wisdom in her words.

The pair chatted as they walked and arrived at the ancestral hall entrance sooner than expected.

Gwendolyn suddenly stiffened in shock as she stared at the empty doorway.

I forgot someone!

She exclaimed, “Oh no! I was so absorbed in our chat that I forgot about Jennifer. Why didn’t I see herwhile we were heading to the door? She said she would wait for you at the entrance to the ancestralhall!”

Treyton knitted his brows and asked, “Did she follow us here?”

“Yes. She said she was worried about you.” Gwendolyn wondered if she should turn back to replaceJennifer. “She never breaks her promise. She wouldn’t have left unless she saw you. Unless…”Gwendolyn trailed off

and met Treyton’s gaze.

Both their expressions grew somber as their thoughts arrived at the same conclusion.

Treyton turned around first and sprinted in the direction of his villa.

Gwendolyn was not far behind as they headed down from the summit to the halfway point.

They were just pushing open the iron gates to the villa when Jennifer walked out with her luggage.

Treyton strode forward and asked, “Why did you pack your luggage?”

Jennifer lowered her head and replied somewhat guiltily, “I’m sorry to have imposed on your kindness,Mr. Harris. Almost a month has passed since Walter’s cheating scandal, and I’m sure the netizens havelong forgotten about it. It’s time for me to move back to my place.”

Treyton grasped her wrist and yanked the luggage out of her grip. “I disagree!”

“Mr. Harris, you have no right to stop me from leaving. You’ve successfully broken off your engagementto Ms. Ferguson, so our contract is void!” Jennifer’s annoyance seeped through her words.

This was the first time she had said such harsh things to him.

Treyton pursed his lips, a frosty expression on his face. After some thought, he asked, “Did Lorelai saysomething to you when she left the ancestral hall?”

Jennifer did not bother to hide the truth and confessed, “She was absolutely right. We belong todifferent

worlds. I’ll never be a good match for you. I’m just a fake lover you hired for a job. It was improper forme to develop feelings for you, and I should not hold you back from meeting a woman deserving ofyou. I—”

Her protests were cut off by Treyton, who closed the distance between them, pulled her head to his,and poured his apologies into a passionate kiss.

။

<

1/4

18:57 Sat, Jun 3

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

The atmosphere became tinged with an intimate mood.

That was the scene Gwendolyn witnessed when she barged into the villa grounds.

+26 Bonus

She smiled in relief and shook her head. Her footsteps instantly felt lighter as she silently took herleave.

Jennifer broke free from the overpowering kiss first.

Treyton hurriedly explained, “I fell for you first. In fact, I should be the one apologizing. Last night…when you were intoxicated, I shouldn’t have done that to you. But 1…”

The night before, when he brought Jennifer back to the villa, the only thing on his mind was to help herget a quick shower and give her some medication to relieve her pain.

He never expected her to completely fall under the influence of the drug and attempt to seek comfortwith his body.

Treyton hated how he had given in so easily to his lust.

He had been celibate for years, yet Jennifer had obliterated his restraints.

Recollections of their deeds from last night instantly filled Jennifer’s mind.

She blushed in embarrassment.

“L–Last night was an accident. Don’t think too much of it, Mr. Harris. I–I will never use it against you asemotional blackmail or anything. Let’s just… pretend it never happened!”

Indignance was written all over Treyton’s face as he accused, “You! You immoral woman! Aren’t yougoing to take responsibility for me after bedding me?”

“Huh?” Jennifer was puzzled.

What is he saying?

It escaped her imagination that the elegant and well–mannered Treyton would utter such shamelesswords.

Jennifer’s eyes widened in shock. She mustered all her courage and asked haltingly, “Was last night…also your first time, Mr. Harris?”

Treyton’s expression shuttered while his ears turned bright red, betraying his mortification.

He mumbled, “What do you think?”

“Well, since it was a first for both of us, let’s consider it canceled out?” Jennifer barely managed tovoice her suggestion and attempted to slink away.

Her plan was foiled by Treyton, who locked his hand behind her neck and demanded, “Where are yourunning off to? I’m not some promiscuous man. Since we’ve slept together, I’ll take responsibility foryou forever.”

“But-”

www

“No buts!” His gaze looked unusually determined. “I vow to sweep away all obstacles in our relationshipfrom now on. You’ll never be alone again. I’ll love and cherish you so you can focus wholeheartedly on

။

2/4

18:57 Sat, Jun 3

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

building your career in showbiz and chasing the happiness you desire!”

Jennifer looked at him in a daze, moved by his romantic declaration.

10%

+25 Bonus

She once believed her heart would forever be closed to any man after Walter cheated on her, butTreyton had somehow slipped in despite her defenses.

Love and family were things she had never dared to dream of.

Jennifer sniffled and muttered, “Can you not be so good to me?”

“Why not?” Treyton cradled her face gently and awaited her reply.

“I’m scared…”

I’m scared I’ll fall deeper in love with you and fail to pull myself out before it’s too late. I’m scared myemotions will take a worse battering from Walter’s cheating, and it’ll sink me further into despair.

Treyton appeared to have guessed her thoughts. He chuckled and said, “Don’t worry. I’m not Walter. I,Treyton Harris, never go back on my promises!”

Jennifer repressed the urge to burst into sobs and reminded him solemnly, “But Mr. Harris, are you sureyou want to be with me? I’ve no idea what my parents look like. My earliest memories are of my days atthe orphanage in Fairlake, and they have no information on my family background. I’m an abandonedchild. My birth was a mistake.”

“Abandoning you was their loss. I’ll treasure you from now on.” Treyton held her hand, planted a tenderkiss on it, and looked at her earnestly. “I’d like to sign a new contract with you, Ms. Weller. This time,the contract deadline is up to you.”

Jennifer was utterly dumbstruck.

He was basically giving her the reins to direct their relationship, allowing her to back out if she lostinterest.

Is he doing all this to give me a sense of security?

The chilling breeze of late autumn suddenly felt like a warm caress to Jennifer.

Treyton was the source of that warmth.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn was already in a car headed away from Mount Tranquil.

She looked back several times at her rapidly retreating surroundings with mixed emotions in her chest.

If only Cedrick and I could be like Asher and Sienna or Treyton and Jennifer, leading healthy, peacefullives filled with love. That would be wondrous.

An uncharacteristically despondent gaze appeared in her eyes for the first time.

Just then, her phone rang with a call, disturbing her gloomy thoughts.

It was a call from Asher,

“Kiddo, I heard Elven mention that you were looking for me.”

3/4

1857 Sat Juns

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

Gwendolyn inhaled deeply and replied. “Yes…”

10%8

Asher checked his schedule and said. “I’m occupied for a couple of days and won’t be able to return toSalinsburgh immediately. Why don’t you tell me about it over the phone? I’ll help you out once I havetime”

“Thanks Asher.” Gwendolyn paused for a long moment before saying, “I hope you can help me to bailCharles out of the maximum–security prison!”

Her request rendered Asher speechless.

He did not seem to

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

10%1

+25 Bonus

Treyton fell into silence before blowing out a long breath. “You’re right. Dad’s stubborn. Convincing himto change his mind is harder than flying.”

“That makes it worth the challenge. Are you scared, Treyton?” Gwendolyn clapped him on theshoulder. “Don’t worry. I’ll help put in a few words for you. Plus, he may be able to control who youmarry, but he can’t control who you date. Just do what you want, but keep a low profile.”

Treyton mulled over the wisdom in her words.

The pair chatted as they walked and arrived at the ancestral hall entrance sooner than expected.

Gwendolyn suddenly stiffened in shock as she stared at the empty doorway.

I forgot someone!

She exclaimed, “Oh no! I was so absorbed in our chat that I forgot about Jennifer. Why didn’t I see herwhile we were heading to the door? She said she would wait for you at the entrance to the ancestralhall!”

Treyton knitted his brows and asked, “Did she follow us here?”

“Yes. She said she was worried about you.” Gwendolyn wondered if she should turn back to replaceJennifer. “She never breaks her promise. She wouldn’t have left unless she saw you. Unless…”Gwendolyn trailed off

and met Treyton’s gaze.

Both their expressions grew somber as their thoughts arrived at the same conclusion.

Treyton turned around first and sprinted in the direction of his villa.

Gwendolyn was not far behind as they headed down from the summit to the halfway point.

They were just pushing open the iron gates to the villa when Jennifer walked out with her luggage.

Treyton strode forward and asked, “Why did you pack your luggage?”

Jennifer lowered her head and replied somewhat guiltily, “I’m sorry to have imposed on your kindness,Mr. Harris. Almost a month has passed since Walter’s cheating scandal, and I’m sure the netizens havelong forgotten about it. It’s time for me to move back to my place.”

Treyton grasped her wrist and yanked the luggage out of her grip. “I disagree!”

“Mr. Harris, you have no right to stop me from leaving. You’ve successfully broken off your engagementto Ms. Ferguson, so our contract is void!” Jennifer’s annoyance seeped through her words.

This was the first time she had said such harsh things to him.

Treyton pursed his lips, a frosty expression on his face. After some thought, he asked, “Did Lorelai saysomething to you when she left the ancestral hall?”

Jennifer did not bother to hide the truth and confessed, “She was absolutely right. We belong todifferent

worlds. I’ll never be a good match for you. I’m just a fake lover you hired for a job. It was improper forme to develop feelings for you, and I should not hold you back from meeting a woman deserving ofyou. I—”

Her protests were cut off by Treyton, who closed the distance between them, pulled her head to his,and poured his apologies into a passionate kiss.

။

<

1/4

18:57 Sat, Jun 3

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

The atmosphere became tinged with an intimate mood.

That was the scene Gwendolyn witnessed when she barged into the villa grounds.

+26 Bonus

She smiled in relief and shook her head. Her footsteps instantly felt lighter as she silently took herleave.

Jennifer broke free from the overpowering kiss first.

Treyton hurriedly explained, “I fell for you first. In fact, I should be the one apologizing. Last night…when you were intoxicated, I shouldn’t have done that to you. But 1…”

The night before, when he brought Jennifer back to the villa, the only thing on his mind was to help herget a quick shower and give her some medication to relieve her pain.

He never expected her to completely fall under the influence of the drug and attempt to seek comfortwith his body.

Treyton hated how he had given in so easily to his lust.

He had been celibate for years, yet Jennifer had obliterated his restraints.

Recollections of their deeds from last night instantly filled Jennifer’s mind.

She blushed in embarrassment.

“L–Last night was an accident. Don’t think too much of it, Mr. Harris. I–I will never use it against you asemotional blackmail or anything. Let’s just… pretend it never happened!”

Indignance was written all over Treyton’s face as he accused, “You! You immoral woman! Aren’t yougoing to take responsibility for me after bedding me?”

“Huh?” Jennifer was puzzled.

What is he saying?

It escaped her imagination that the elegant and well–mannered Treyton would utter such shamelesswords.

Jennifer’s eyes widened in shock. She mustered all her courage and asked haltingly, “Was last night…also your first time, Mr. Harris?”

Treyton’s expression shuttered while his ears turned bright red, betraying his mortification.

He mumbled, “What do you think?”

“Well, since it was a first for both of us, let’s consider it canceled out?” Jennifer barely managed tovoice her suggestion and attempted to slink away.

Her plan was foiled by Treyton, who locked his hand behind her neck and demanded, “Where are yourunning off to? I’m not some promiscuous man. Since we’ve slept together, I’ll take responsibility foryou forever.”

“But-”

www

“No buts!” His gaze looked unusually determined. “I vow to sweep away all obstacles in our relationshipfrom now on. You’ll never be alone again. I’ll love and cherish you so you can focus wholeheartedly on

။

2/4

18:57 Sat, Jun 3

Chapter 297 Take Responsibility

building your career in showbiz and chasing the happiness you desire!”

Jennifer looked at him in a daze, moved by his romantic declaration.

10%

+25 Bonus

She once believed her heart would forever be closed to any man after Walter cheated on her, butTreyton had somehow slipped in despite her defenses.

Love and family were things she had never dared to dream of.

Jennifer sniffled and muttered, “Can you not be so good to me?”

“Why not?” Treyton cradled her face gently and awaited her reply.

“I’m scared…”

I’m scared I’ll fall deeper in love with you and fail to pull myself out before it’s too late. I’m scared myemotions will take a worse battering from Walter’s cheating, and it’ll sink me further into despair.

Treyton appeared to have guessed her thoughts. He chuckled and said, “Don’t worry. I’m not Walter. I,Treyton Harris, never go back on my promises!”

Jennifer repressed the urge to burst into sobs and reminded him solemnly, “But Mr. Harris, are you sureyou want to be with me? I’ve no idea what my parents look like. My earliest memories are of my days atthe orphanage in Fairlake, and they have no information on my family background. I’m an abandonedchild. My birth was a mistake.”

“Abandoning you was their loss. I’ll treasure you from now on.” Treyton held her hand, planted a tenderkiss on it, and looked at her earnestly. “I’d like to sign a new contract with you, Ms. Weller. This time,the contract deadline is up to you.”

Jennifer was utterly dumbstruck.

He was basically giving her the reins to direct their relationship, allowing her to back out if she lostinterest.

Is he doing all this to give me a sense of security?

The chilling breeze of late autumn suddenly felt like a warm caress to Jennifer.

Treyton was the source of that warmth.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn was already in a car headed away from Mount Tranquil.

She looked back several times at her rapidly retreating surroundings with mixed emotions in her chest.

If only Cedrick and I could be like Asher and Sienna or Treyton and Jennifer, leading healthy, peacefullives filled with love. That would be wondrous.

An uncharacteristically despondent gaze appeared in her eyes for the first time.

Just then, her phone rang with a call, disturbing her gloomy thoughts.

It was a call from Asher,

“Kiddo, I heard Elven mention that you were looking for me.”

Gwendolyn inhaled deeply and replied. “Yes…”

Asher checked his schedule and said. “I’m occupied for a couple of days and won’t be able to return toSalinsburgh immediately. Why don’t you tell me about it over the phone? I’ll help you out once I havetime”

“Thanks Asher.” Gwendolyn paused for a long moment before saying, “I hope you can help me to bailCharles out of the maximum–security prison!”

Her request rendered Asher speechless.

He did not seem to anticipate such a request from her. anticipate such a request from her.