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. He didn’t like that, so he deliberately spread the

smiled and probed further, “Has

a puzzled look,

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

any. He

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

of the

half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I

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

resolve her doubts, she made a call

you took the initiative to

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today

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

to the Jenson residence

on the other end of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s

case, do you notice anything different

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

you mentioned he was injured when he

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

seemed to

with Triss before hanging up the

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

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

before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone. Besides, Justin watched his body

if they found someone with a similar physique as

Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side

was also one

she stared out of the car window and became lost

but sense that he knew her. Furthermore, his small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as