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?”

he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t

probed further, “Has he always looked

He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

is so good-looking, I wanted

there aren’t any. He hates

photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at The

a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood

Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between

resolve her doubts, she made

took the initiative to contact me,

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you

What do

to the Jenson residence

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

notice anything different

Cedrick was sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t

you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year

wounds. I only heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was 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

it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t

talk with

front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr.

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

aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone. Besides,

fake? What if they found someone with a

Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really

also one

lost

as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why