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?”

gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him.

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has he always

a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

is so good-looking, I wanted to see if there

aren’t any. He

similar to Maverick.

was reminded of the words Triss told her at

returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in

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

doubts, she made

took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn.

“Triss, I’m calling you today mainly

“I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about Cedrick? I’ll tell

the Jenson residence half

for a

you notice anything different

Cedrick was sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned

turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured? Were his face

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

it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire

small talk with Triss before

asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are

mind around that matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I feel that Maverick

seriously injured before the incident, his

they found someone with a similar physique as him

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

one thing

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

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