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?”

expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t like that, so

probed further, “Has he always looked like

puzzled look, his wrinkled face

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

afraid there aren’t any. He hates being

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

Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at

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

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

resolve her doubts, she made

believe you took the initiative to contact me,

asked, “Triss, I’m calling

tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know

to the Jenson

the other end of the line, contemplated for a moment.

notice anything different about the current

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

fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured

only heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were

it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t

some small talk with Triss before

was driving in the front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between

matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William,

was already seriously injured before the

if they found someone with

possible, 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

also one thing

window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night

movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a