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.”

Gwendolyn swiftly calmed down and regained

applauded. “Quick to catch on as usual. That’s the Gwen I love. It

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

eyes were unfathomably dark as he edged his chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered,

me.”

hearing his

that’s the only condition I

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

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need the Harris family’s protection when I get out of here to make a

engagement too lightly. It is not something

family. It would probably only cost a little money to pull out

pursed her red lips and

continued, “Anyway, aren’t you curious about his secrets? I guarantee you will want to hear them. Bail me out, cancel your engagement, and marry me. You

and fell silent for

the blue

Have you made

hate it when others twist my arm and threaten me! You want me to

out that she was planning on breaking their engagement to marry

don’t wish to disappoint him, nor do I

smile on Charles‘ face

he had probably not expected

agreement with you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having

shock, and his

and slammed his fists against

want to know about his illness? He doesn’t have long to live! He’s going

guard soon had the rampaging

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

the visiting room, not stopping until the prison guard zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current

worked as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing

look back.

information regarding Cedrick’s condition is cut