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?”

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

further, “Has he

a puzzled

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

afraid there aren’t any. He hates being

being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick.

was reminded of the words Triss told her at The

quite pitiful. 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

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

resolve her doubts, she made a call to

took the initiative to contact me,

asked, “Triss, I’m calling you

tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know

did Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a

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

you notice anything different about the

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

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

about that. I 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 wheelchair and

to

made some small talk with Triss

“Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned

to wrap her mind 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

before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone. Besides,

What if they found someone with a similar physique as

still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to

also one thing

window and became lost in her thoughts,

she couldn’t help but sense that he knew 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 scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would