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?”

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

and probed further, “Has he always looked like

a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

grin widened. “I just thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted

any. He

Maverick. Subsequently,

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

quite pitiful. He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I

passed away six months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half

her doubts, she

can’t believe you took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m really

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

exclaimed with a meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do

the

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

that case, do you notice anything

rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come back until

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

see his wounds. I only heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his

to Gwendolyn she

some small talk with

front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson?

to wrap her mind 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 weird. I feel that Maverick isn’t

was already seriously injured before the incident,

is fake? What if they found someone with

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

also one

window and became lost in her thoughts,

looked at her, she 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 coincidence really happen? But