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?”

“Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has he always looked like

a puzzled look, his wrinkled

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

aren’t any.

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

was reminded of the words Triss told her at The

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 every day. Grandpa was petrified to see him like

Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a

doubts, she

initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m

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

do you want to know about Cedrick? I’ll tell you everything I

Cedrick return to the Jenson

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

case, do you notice anything different about the current

really. Cedrick was sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned

mentioned he was injured when he returned half

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 showed up in a wheelchair and wearing a

to

talk with Triss before hanging

Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned

She merely said, “William, I

already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone. Besides,

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

why isn’t he

also one

out of the car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night surfaced

when he 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 why doesn’t he have any scars? A burn caused by the