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?”

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,

smiled and probed further,

He gave her a puzzled look,

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

afraid there aren’t any. He hates being

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

was reminded of the words Triss told her at

out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded.

battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection

she made a call

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

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today mainly

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

the

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

that case, do you notice anything different about the current

rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen.

added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured?

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

questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire much useful

small talk with Triss before

who was driving in the front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson?

She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I feel that Maverick isn’t

fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the

found someone

if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side every day in the

one thing that baffled

out of the car window and became lost

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?