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?”

the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t like that, so he deliberately spread the

Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has

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

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

there aren’t any. He

That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she

was reminded of the

from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly

passed away six months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between the

resolve her doubts, she

you took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m really

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

meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know

Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a

a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t remember

you notice anything different about the current

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

added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured? Were his face and

that. I didn’t see his 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

asking so many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she

talk with Triss before hanging up

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

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

was unconvinced. “Ms. Gwendolyn, how is that possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he

fake? What if they found someone with

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

was also one thing that

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

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