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?”

“Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached

further, “Has he always

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

aren’t any. He hates

to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell

the

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

away six months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a

her doubts, she made a call

believe you took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m

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

understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about

Cedrick return to the Jenson

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

case, do you notice anything different about the current

was sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come

he was injured when he returned

sure 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

it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire much useful

small talk with

are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between you two last

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

injured before the incident,

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

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

one

became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night surfaced in her

as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen?