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 offered themselves to him.

smiled and probed further, “Has he always looked like

He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled

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

any.

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

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the

said, “Cedrick is quite pitiful. He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard

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

she made a call

the initiative

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

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

Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half

the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite

you notice anything different about the

age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come back

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? Were his face and

didn’t 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 with Uncle Yael, he always showed up in a

asking so many questions, it seemed to

some small talk with Triss before

was driving in the front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly

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

the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone. Besides, Justin watched his body being

found someone with a similar physique as

considered her words carefully. “That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was

was also one thing

and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s

nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why doesn’t he have