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?”

replied without 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

Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has he always looked like

a puzzled look, his

since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to

any.

being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently,

of the words Triss told her

He returned from carrying 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 petrified to

months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a

her doubts, she made

initiative to

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

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

the Jenson residence

line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t remember

notice

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

go home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he

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

many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn

with Triss before hanging

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

merely

Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the

the body is fake? What if they found someone with a similar

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

one

car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s

as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why doesn’t he have any scars?