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?”

replied without the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him.

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has

her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

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

there aren’t any. He

being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss

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

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

doubts, she made a

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

expression, Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling

understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about Cedrick? I’ll tell you everything

did Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a year

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

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

many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire

some small talk with Triss before

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

trying to wrap her mind around that matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said,

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

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

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

also one thing that

and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s

well 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