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?

arrangement. So, did Old Mr. Jenson

made the

an obedient grandson? Do you listen to everything your grandfather tells you? If he asks you to

she could, and she just couldn’t bear it

Cedrick deeply disgusted her.

him was so

to him. Gwendolyn got to her feet, straightened out the wrinkles on her skirt, and adopted a firm

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 say.

Cedrick never turned around.

about her having someone she liked stung him

eyes gradually dimmed as the color drained from his handsome

walked downstairs, staring straight ahead as she exited

moving swiftly toward the back door. That looks like… Nico? But why would Nico avoid greeting me if he saw me? He even sneaked

and was baffled by what

been drinking that day, so she couldn’t have made mistakes like last night. That person was

her head around

Nico left, she remembered him mentioning that he was going to serve his new

her eyes weren’t playing tricks on her earlier, she wondered if Cedrick was Nico’s new superior. Is Cedrick also

Bureau of Investigation wore a mask

those speculations didn’t concern her. She

study in the villa, Cedrick quietly observed everything happening at the

unknowingly looking up at the window

overshot when he arrived at the

his chest, which

informed me in advance. I nearly ran into

word. The atmosphere

him. “Boss,

she likes.” His voice was soft, and the expression in his eyes was

earn him a place in her heart, but