The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick sighed lightly. He felt immensely guilty thinking about William’s words.

“Hurry up and go. I’ve made her suffer so much in the past six months. I should give her something in return so I don’t feel too indebted to her.”

Nico hesitated to speak. You no longer owe Ms. Gwendolyn anything!

Nevertheless, Nico knew Cedrick loved Gwendolyn too much and would do everything he could to please her.

He’s expressing his love too humbly. Nico genuinely felt sorry for him, yet he was powerless to help.

…

When Gwendolyn woke up, the first thing she did was check her body for any visible hickeys.

The cotton quilt was neatly folded on the small couch.

It seemed Cedrick didn’t take advantage of her last night.

He was even willing to sleep on the couch. She realized he was quite a decent man, unlike the rumors she had heard about him.

Gwendolyn remembered everything that happened before she got drunk and passed out last night, but because of the effect of alcohol, her mind felt fuzzy.

The matter related to Cedrick was too peculiar. She reckoned she needed to investigate further.

When Gwendolyn learned Valentino had invited her for breakfast, she intended to refuse initially, but recalling Cedrick’s matter, she thought it would be best for her to go.

At the dining table, Gwendolyn chatted with Valentino, “Old Mr. Jenson, I heard Mr. Jenson came back only half a year ago. I met him in person last night. He’s quite handsome, but why are there rumors that he looks hideous?”

replied without the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him.

probed further, “Has he

her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing

widened. “I just thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to

aren’t any.

photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick.

was reminded of the

a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he

and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between

her doubts, she made a

believe you took the initiative to contact me,

asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today mainly to

do you want to know about Cedrick?

the Jenson

line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I

notice anything different about

at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come back

mentioned he was injured when he returned

gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was fighting for power with Uncle Yael, he always showed up in a wheelchair and

so many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t

some small talk with Triss before hanging up the

row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between you two last

her mind around that matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off

that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager

What if they found someone

but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you?

one

window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night surfaced in her

he looked at her, she couldn’t help but sense that he knew her. Furthermore, his small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why doesn’t he have any scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would definitely leave scars, and it’s difficult to remove them