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?”

without the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves

further, “Has

a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

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

any. He hates being

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

Gwendolyn was reminded of the words

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

passed away six months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between the two

her doubts, she made a call to

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

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

Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about Cedrick? I’ll

to the

end of the line, contemplated for a moment.

that case, do you notice anything different about the

sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He

“Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured? Were his face and back severely

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

so many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t

made some small talk with Triss before hanging

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

Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I

how is that possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances

body is fake? What if they found someone with

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

also one thing

lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last

as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really