The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn believed what she said was beyond reproachable and highly reasonable.

She figured Cedrick, as a member of the wealthy and conservative Jenson family and the current head of the household, naturally placed great faith in such superstitions.Wearing a sincere look, she waited quietly for Cedrick’s response.

Cedrick, leaning back in his chair, wiped off the coffee stain on his lips, regaining his usual dignified poise.

“Ms. Harris, a priest once read my fortune as well. He told me I have a prosperous and resilient destiny which is particularly good at countering a jinxed destiny like yours. It seems we are a perfect match for one another.”

Gwendolyn was momentarily rendered speechless. She continued smiling, but rage was actually boiling within her.

While contemplating whether she should utter the phrase “To h*ll with you!” at him, she gritted her teeth and spoke with a sweet voice. “What a coincidence!”

Cedrick nodded slightly, but he put down the coffee, not daring to take another sip.

Gwendolyn was reluctant to leave without accomplishing her goal, so she made up a worse excuse. “To be honest, I’m sure my father lied to you about something. During one intimate session with my ex-husband, I accidentally passed out and was admitted to the hospital. The doctor mentioned my health was poor and that I was infertile. I probably won’t be able to carry any children in this lifetime. My ex-husband divorced me because he disdained my inability to conceive.”

Cedrick, who was sitting with his back to her, discreetly took a deep breath.

He felt relieved that he hadn’t continued drinking the coffee and that he didn’t have a heart condition. Otherwise, he might suffer a heart attack on the spot.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn kept up her pretense, adding in a regretful tone, “As the head of the household, it’s vital for you to ensure the continuity of your lineage, Mr. Jenson. I truly cannot contribute to the Jenson family in this respect. Therefore, we should annul this marriage. Otherwise, I would feel guilty for becoming the Jenson family’s undoing.” Not only is my destiny unfavorable, but I’m also infertile, and that implies a discordant sex life. Having said so much, he must be, at the very least, discontented, right?

Cedrick took some time to collect himself before replying hoarsely, “I’m not fond of children, so it’s fine if you can’t have children, Ms. Harris. I’m also swamped with work most of the time, so if you aren’t interested in engaging in intimate activities, we can abstain from doing it.”

Gwendolyn was stumped. Seriously? He’s able to endure all this? I’m not the only woman who can marry into the Jenson family, so why is he going to such lengths to trouble me?

calmly as possible, “It seems you’re in favor of the marriage arrangement. So,

“My grandfather made the

Aren’t you an obedient grandson? Do you listen to everything your grandfather tells you? If he

had tolerated him as much as she

Cedrick deeply disgusted her.

was so

him. Gwendolyn got to her feet, straightened out the

this marriage. If you can fulfill my wish and support me in front of Old Mr. Jenson, I’ll owe you a favor. That way, we can still be friends in the future. That’s all I have to

Cedrick never turned around.

about her having someone she liked stung him to

and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed as the color drained from his handsome

ahead as she exited

her from the corner of her eyes, moving swiftly toward the back door. That looks like… Nico? But why would Nico avoid greeting me if he saw

it strange and was baffled by

couldn’t have made mistakes like last night. That person

pondering briefly, she turned her head

mentioning that he was going to serve

if Cedrick was Nico’s new superior. Is Cedrick also

that the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation wore a mask and was hideous. Perhaps that may really be

She was determined to call

quietly observed everything happening at the

up at the window of the study room and meeting his

the way upstairs. He nearly overshot when he arrived at the entrance of

heavily, he patted his chest, which was heaving due

in advance. I nearly ran into her

atmosphere inside

approached him.

soft, and the expression in his eyes was laced

once would earn him a place in her heart, but that seemed like a