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?”

in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further,

her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face

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

there aren’t any. He hates being

he hate being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick.

way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told

half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every day. Grandpa

away six months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered,

doubts, she made a call

can’t believe you took the initiative to contact

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

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

the Jenson residence

contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time.

you notice

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

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

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

many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn

small talk with

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

responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that

injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since

if the body is fake? What if they found someone with a similar

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

also one

stared out of the car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night

Cedrick concealed his emotions when he looked at 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