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?”

in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and

smiled and probed further,

He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face

thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to see if there were any old

any.

Maverick. Subsequently, she fell

reminded of the words

half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every day. Grandpa was petrified to see him

Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between the two

she

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

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

Gwendolyn. What do you

Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a year

end of the line, contemplated for a

you notice anything different about the

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

you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured? Were his face

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

it seemed to Gwendolyn

some small talk with Triss before hanging

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

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

was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were

if they found someone with a similar physique as

carefully. “That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning

one thing

of the car window and became lost in her thoughts,

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