The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick maintained an indifferent expression, as if he wasn’t the one the doctor had just pronounced a death sentence upon.

“Are you saying that if I fail to suppress the virus, I might die at any moment?”

Joshua lowered his head without answering, seemingly replying in the affirmative.

His response caused Cedrick to fall silent, as he had assumed that the suppressant would easily help him live decades more.

If he had known about it earlier, he wouldn’t have let Gwendolyn know that he was still alive. The last thing he wanted was for her to be once again devastated by his death.

Overwhelmed by the grim atmosphere, Nico failed to keep his emotions in check and began tearing up.

Hearing his assistant’s sniffles, Cedrick shot him a glare. “What are you crying for? I’m not dead yet.”

“I… I just feel…”

I just feel pity for you, Boss… You’re barely thirty. Yet you’re tormented by your illness and have to live out your days in suspense. I can’t believe how cruel life is to you!

Scratching his head, Joshua remarked awkwardly, “Actually, the situation isn’t as bad as you think. I was just painting a hypothetical scenario. As long as Cedrick gets his treatment on schedule and maintains a strong immune system, my suppressant can keep him alive for at least twenty more years.”

The look on Nico’s face was still depressed. “What happens after that?”

Joshua threw Cedrick a confident look. “With twenty years to go, I’m sure I’ll come up with an antidote that will help Cedrick live a long life.”

The tension in the room gradually eased when everyone learned that there was still hope for a cure.

Blowing his nose with a tissue, Nico complained, “Prof. Mallory, can’t you tell us everything in one go? You scared us to death!”

Joshua chuckled as he injected another dose of the suppressant into Cedrick to enhance the drug’s effects. On top of that, he prescribed medication to help the latter’s wounds heal and painkillers for Cedrick’s chest pain.

Finally, he reminded his patient to restrain his lust and refrain from doing intense “bed exercises.”

agreeing on the surface, Cedrick was actually

they emerged from the lab, it was almost time to get off

encountered Asher walking in his direction in a pilot’s uniform. The latter was wearing an insidious look, while his

plane, and from the scowl on their faces, it was clear that both of them were here

greeted them politely, “It’s a pleasure to

acknowledgment, the glowering Asher paid

brother-in-law, Cedrick had to build a good rapport with him. Concealing the weird look in his eyes, he asked, “What brings you to Salinsburgh, Mr.

tracks a meter away, Asher pulled out a gun and pointed it at

by

across his lips. Appearing relaxed with his hands in

with murderous intent, Asher answered,

waited for Cedrick for five minutes at

come and pick me up for dinner. He has always been

him a call, she received a

trying to kill Mr.

Why is Asher

brows as she remembered seeking Asher’s help to check

“Oh no!”

grabbed her handbag and

she could already see, through the car window, Asher pointing a gun at

what are

and shielded Cedrick behind her with the other. She then suggested with

persuade him, “Hubby, why don’t you put away the gun? You might hurt

Yet the hostility he exuded didn’t diminish one

to check on Cedrick. “Did my

and dainty hand as he curled his lips into a smile. “There’s no way

brought Gwendolyn a sense of relief.

his eyes, he thundered, “Gwendolyn,

so intrigued

about that a long time ago, Asher. Everything that happened back then was nothing but a misunderstanding. It no longer

tricked you! You can’t forgive him for wasting three years

“No, Asher!”

her brother by the shoulders. “I have already beaten him up for his betrayal. On top of that, he has rescued me thrice in Fairlake. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have returned to Salinsburgh in one piece. Even Treyton has been moved by his actions, so please don’t hold it