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?”

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

probed further, “Has he always

course.” He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

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

afraid there aren’t any. He hates

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

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

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

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

she made

believe you took the initiative to contact

I’m calling you today mainly to ask about

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

did Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a

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

notice anything

returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come back until half

fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where

see his 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 fighting for power

it seemed to Gwendolyn she

some small talk with Triss before hanging up the

curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you

responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I feel

already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into

if they found someone with a similar

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

was also one thing that baffled

stared out of the car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night

her. Furthermore, his small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But