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.

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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?”

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

Gwendolyn smiled and probed further,

He gave her a puzzled look,

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

afraid there aren’t any. He

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

was reminded of the words Triss

a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in

home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago.

doubts, she made

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

expression, Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today

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

the Jenson residence half a year

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

notice anything different

to the army at a young age and rarely returned home,

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

hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was

seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire

with Triss before

asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are

responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William,

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

if they found someone with a similar physique as him

why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really

also one thing that baffled

window and became lost in her

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 scars, and it’s difficult