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.

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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?”

many socialites approached and offered themselves to

further,

He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing

is so good-looking, I wanted to

there aren’t any. He

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

Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at

returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was

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

she made

took the initiative to contact

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

with a meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you

Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a year

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

that case, do you notice anything different

a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned

He didn’t go home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured?

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

to Gwendolyn she

some small talk with Triss before hanging

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

merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this

was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of

if the body is fake? What if they found

“That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you?

one thing that baffled

lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night

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 definitely leave scars, and it’s difficult