The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 272 Three Conditions

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

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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?”

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“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.”

do you want for your information?” Gwendolyn swiftly

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

concealing the disgust in her eyes. “Stop wasting

chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered, “Get

me.”

hearing his words,

that’s the only condition I

a liking to

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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 something I get to

sweetheart of the Harris family. It would probably only cost a little money to pull out of the engagement. I’m sure Asher would allow it if that’s what you really

her red lips and

curious about his secrets? I guarantee you will want to hear them. Bail me out, cancel your engagement, and marry me.

fell silent for a long

fist so tightly that the blue veins were visible

you made

eyes and stared at Charles with a determined expression. “I absolutely hate it when others

in Fairlake. If the latter found out that she was planning on breaking their

for me. I don’t wish to disappoint him, nor do I

smile on Charles‘

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

seems like I can’t come to an agreement with you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having said that, Gwendolyn hung up. She got

full of shock, and his emotions

slammed his fists against the soundproof

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

prison guard soon

was pressed onto the ground. “Gwendolyn! Mark my words; you will come running back to me sooner or later. You can only be mine

eerily in the visiting room, not stopping until the prison guard zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current made Charles‘ body convulse before he passed

as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of his screams

look back.

condition is cut off. It seems