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?”

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

Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has he always

gave her a puzzled

Mr. Jenson is so good-looking,

afraid there aren’t any. He hates

hate being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick.

the way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told

out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every day. Grandpa was

returned home, scarred and battered, also half a

doubts, she made

took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn.

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

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

return to the Jenson residence

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

you notice anything

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

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 and back severely

villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe

many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn

made some small talk with

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

around that matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said,

Wright was already seriously injured before the incident,

What if they found someone with a

isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side

also one

window and became lost

he looked 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 happen? But why doesn’t he have any scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would