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?”

he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has

puzzled look, his wrinkled

grin widened. “I just thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to see if there were any old photos of

afraid there aren’t any.

That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent and

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words

year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every

and battered, also half

resolve her doubts, she made a call to

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

“Triss, I’m calling

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

Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a year

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

that case, do you notice anything different about

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

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

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

to

talk with

“Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks

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

that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his

if the body is fake? What if they found someone with a similar physique as him to replace

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

also one

out of the car window and became lost in her thoughts,

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