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?”

gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t like that,

probed further, “Has he

course.” He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled

good-looking, I wanted to see if there were any

there aren’t any. He hates

to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent and continued eating

was reminded of the words Triss told her at The Honey

in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly

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

doubts, she made a call

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

“Triss, I’m calling you today mainly to ask

“I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about Cedrick?

return to the

for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t

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 back until

go home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half

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

to

small talk with

row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between you two last

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

how is that possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone. Besides, Justin watched his

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

“That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your

was also one

the car window and became lost in her

the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really

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