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?”

a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t like

smiled and probed further, “Has he

He gave her a puzzled look,

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

afraid there aren’t any.

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

the way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at

He 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

and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between the two

doubts, she made a

initiative to

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

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

the Jenson

other end of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t

notice anything different about

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

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

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

seemed to Gwendolyn she

small talk with Triss before hanging up the

are you suddenly concerned about

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

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

the body is fake? What if they found someone with a similar physique as him to replace

her words carefully. “That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He

one thing that baffled

and became lost in her

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 S40 strong corrosive potion would definitely