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?”

he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered

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

puzzled look, his

good-looking, I wanted

aren’t any. He hates

somewhat similar to Maverick.

way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss

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

battered, also half a year ago.

resolve her doubts, she made a

believe you took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m

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

do you want to

to the Jenson residence half

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

you notice

the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come back until half a

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

I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was fighting for power with Uncle Yael, he always

seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t

some small talk with Triss before hanging

why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between you

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

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

they found someone with a similar physique as him to replace

Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you?

one thing that

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

movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why doesn’t he have