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

and probed further, “Has he always looked like

gave her a puzzled look, his

good-looking, I wanted to see

there aren’t any. He hates

Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent

way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at The

“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 he

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

resolve her doubts, she made a call to

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

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

exclaimed with a meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about Cedrick?

return to the

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

notice anything different

the army at a young age and rarely returned

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

Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was fighting for power

seemed to

made some small talk with Triss before hanging up the

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

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

seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager

What if they found someone with a similar physique as him to

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

was also one thing that

car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last

movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why