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

and probed further, “Has he

puzzled look, his

so good-looking, I wanted to see if there were any old photos of

afraid there aren’t any. He

being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick.

was reminded of the words Triss told her

army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was

scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection

she made a call to

took the initiative to

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m

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

did Cedrick return to the

for a moment. “It’s been quite some time.

do you notice anything

young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t

home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured? Were his face and back

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

it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire

with Triss

“Ms. Gwendolyn, why are

merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I feel

Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the

they found someone with a similar physique as him to

alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side every

also one thing that baffled

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

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 scars,