The Ex and Her Riches

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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.”

information?” Gwendolyn

on as usual. That’s the Gwen I love. It doesn’t

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

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

me.”

hearing his

you out, no problem. However, that’s the

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

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

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

his secrets? I guarantee you will want to hear them. Bail me out, cancel your

fell silent for a long

that the blue veins were

made

have.” Gwendolyn 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?

latter found out that she was planning on breaking their engagement to

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

on Charles‘ face

had probably not expected Gwendolyn to reject his request

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

were full of shock,

up and slammed his fists against the soundproof

Come back! 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

guard soon had the rampaging

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

room, not stopping until the prison guard zapped his waist with

worked as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of

look back.

sighed softly. Another source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is cut