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?”

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

further, “Has he always looked like

a puzzled look, his wrinkled face

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

there aren’t any. He

somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent

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

is quite pitiful. He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded.

and battered, also half a year ago. Is

she made a call to

believe you took the initiative to

“Triss, I’m calling

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

Cedrick return to the

on the other end of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t

that case, do you notice anything

was sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially

mentioned he was injured when he returned half a

see his wounds. I only heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries

to Gwendolyn

small talk with

Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly

her 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

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,

body is fake? What if they found someone with

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

was also one

stared out of the car window and became lost in her

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