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?”

a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further,

course.” He gave her a puzzled look,

since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I

afraid there aren’t any. He hates

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

Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her

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

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

doubts, she made

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

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you

understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to

did Cedrick return to the Jenson

the other end of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I

notice anything different about

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

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

about that. I didn’t see 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

to Gwendolyn she

talk with Triss before hanging up

in the front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about

to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I feel that

was unconvinced. “Ms. Gwendolyn, how is that possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he

fake? What if they found someone with

if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he

was also one thing

stared out of the car window and became lost

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