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.”

you want for your information?” Gwendolyn swiftly

Gwen I love. It doesn’t take much effort

the disgust in her eyes. “Stop

dark as he edged his chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered, “Get Asher to bail me out, then cancel your

me.”

his

to bail you out, no problem. However, that’s the only condition I will fulfill. Don’t even think about the

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

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power and fame, Craig decided to abandon me. I need the Harris family’s protection when I

“You take the matter of Cedrick’s and my engagement too lightly. It is not something I get to

You’re the 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

her red lips

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

lowered her head and fell

clenched her fist so tightly that the blue veins were

Have you made

lifted her eyes and stared at Charles with a determined expression. “I absolutely hate it when others twist my arm and threaten me! You want me to cancel my engagement and marry you? Dream

that she was planning

don’t wish to disappoint him, nor

Charles‘ face instantly

fact, he had probably not expected Gwendolyn to reject

an agreement with you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having said that, Gwendolyn hung up. She got

eyes were full of shock, and his emotions became

his fists against the soundproof glass, his

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 worth it. I’m clearly

swiftly, the prison guard soon had the rampaging Charles

was pressed onto the ground. “Gwendolyn! Mark my words; you will come running back to me sooner or

stopping until the prison guard zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current made Charles‘ body convulse before

heard nothing of his

look back.

source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is cut off.