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.”

your information?” Gwendolyn swiftly calmed down and

applauded. “Quick to catch on as usual. That’s the Gwen I love. It doesn’t take much effort to

concealing the disgust in her eyes. “Stop wasting

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

me.”

hearing his words,

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

be hurt by her response. “I guess you really took a liking to him. Don’t worry; I only require protection. The Newton family was seized by Craig

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the Harris family’s protection when I get out of

my engagement too lightly. It is not something I get to break off on a

the sweetheart of the Harris family. It would probably only cost a little money to

pursed her red lips

you will want to hear them. Bail me out, cancel your engagement, and marry me.

her head and fell

clenched her fist so tightly that the blue

made

I have.” Gwendolyn lifted her eyes and stared at Charles with a determined expression. “I absolutely hate it when

Cedrick once, back in Fairlake. If the latter found out that she was planning on breaking their engagement to marry Charles, he would likely be

already sacrificed so much for me. I don’t wish to disappoint him, nor do I want

smile on Charles‘ face

while. In fact, he had probably not expected Gwendolyn

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

shock,

and slammed his fists against the soundproof glass, his metal

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

guard soon had the rampaging Charles

“Gwendolyn! Mark my words; you will come running back to me sooner or

until the prison guard zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current

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

look back.

source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is