The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 272 Three Conditions

Weighed down by the handcuffs and leg shackles, every step he took was excruciatingly slow.

+15 Bonus

The parts of his arms and neck not covered by his sleeves were peppered with bruises. His skin was rough, and his beard was unkempt. Compared to the refined and sensual appearance he had once sported, he was like a completely different person.

If it wasn’t for that pair of uniquely blue eyes, Gwendolyn would not have recognized him.

Through the glass panel that separated them, Charles met her

gaze and picked up the phone.

Mirroring his actions, Gwendolyn brought the phone to her ear.

“Long time no see, Gwen. You look surprised. Have you forgotten me already?‘

Expressionless, Gwendolyn spoke in a frigid tone. “I didn’t come here to hear you reminisce about old times. If you aren’t going to talk, I’ll be taking my leave.”

Charles quirked his lip playfully and tutted. “How cold of you. You really do only care about your little pet.”

When he saw Gwendolyn make a move to put down the phone, he hurriedly added, “Okay, okay! I’ll get to the point.” He narrowed his eyes, his smile becoming twisted and strange. In a raspy voice, he said, “Gwen, although I’m in prison right now, I know better than anyone else that your current fiancé, Cedrick, is actually your former husband from Fairlake. He’s your beloved pet, am I right?”

Although Gwendolyn smiled coldly, she was slightly taken aback by his comment. “This is news to me. Where did you hear that from?”

2

“You don’t have to play dumb. I just find it baffling that he would dare get engaged to you despite being so severely ill.”

Instantly, Gwendolyn’s expression turned serious as she slapped the table fiercely. “What else do you know? What illness does he have?”

Charles smiled eerily. “I know everything about him. Apart from me, I reckon not many are aware of this.”

your information?” Gwendolyn swiftly calmed

usual. That’s the Gwen I love. It doesn’t take much effort

in her eyes. “Stop wasting my time and get to

evilly, Charles‘ blue eyes were unfathomably dark as he edged his chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered, “Get Asher to bail

me.”

hearing his words, Gwendolyn

can get Asher to bail you out, no problem. However, that’s the only condition I

really took a liking to him. Don’t worry; I only require protection. The Newton family was seized by

1/3

Chapter 272 Three Conditions

+15 Bonus

I need the Harris family’s protection when I

expression remained icy. “You take the matter of Cedrick’s and my engagement too lightly. It is not

would probably only cost a little money

pursed her red lips and

want to hear them. Bail me out,

head and fell silent for

so tightly that the blue veins were

Have you made up

Charles with a determined expression. “I absolutely hate it when others twist my arm and threaten me! You want me to cancel

latter found out that she

wish to disappoint him, nor do I want him to

Charles‘ face

for a long while. In fact, he had probably not expected Gwendolyn to reject his

you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having said that, Gwendolyn hung

were full of shock,

against the

you want to know about his illness? He doesn’t have long to live! He’s going to die! That sliver of time he has left isn’t

prison guard soon

madly as his head was pressed onto the ground. “Gwendolyn! Mark my words; you will come running back to

zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current made

soundproof glass worked as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of his screams

look back.

sighed softly. Another source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is cut off. It seems like I only