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

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

bother concealing the disgust in her eyes. “Stop wasting my time and get to the

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

me.”

hearing his words,

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

be hurt by her response. “I guess you really took a liking to him. Don’t worry; I only

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

take the matter of Cedrick’s and my engagement too lightly. It is not something

you jest. You’re the sweetheart of the Harris family. It would probably only cost a little money to pull out of the

pursed her red

his secrets? I guarantee you will want to hear them. Bail me

her head and fell silent for a

so tightly that the

Have you made

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

Cedrick once, back in Fairlake. If the latter found out that she was

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

smile on Charles‘

he had probably not expected Gwendolyn to reject his request so

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

full of shock, and his

fists against the soundproof glass, his

Don’t 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 worth

prison guard soon had

ground. “Gwendolyn! Mark my words; you will come

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

worked as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of his screams and never

look back.

Cedrick’s condition is