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 him. He didn’t like that, so he deliberately spread the

smiled and probed further, “Has he

a puzzled

good-looking, I wanted to see

aren’t any. He

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

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss

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

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

resolve her doubts, she

the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn.

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

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

did Cedrick return to the

end of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s

you notice anything different

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 a

didn’t go home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned

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

seemed to

some small talk with Triss before hanging up the

why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson?

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

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

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

but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side every day in the

also one

lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night surfaced in her

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 why doesn’t he have any scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would definitely leave