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.

did not bother concealing the disgust in her eyes. “Stop wasting my time

as he edged his chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered, “Get Asher to bail

me.”

his words,

no problem. However, that’s the only condition

guess you really took a liking to him.

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Gwendolyn’s expression remained icy. “You take the matter of Cedrick’s and my engagement too lightly. It is not something I

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 that’s what

red lips and fell

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

her head and fell silent

clenched her fist so tightly that the blue

you made up

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

Fairlake. If the latter found out that she was planning

I don’t wish to disappoint him, nor do

Charles‘ face instantly

In fact, he had probably

to an agreement with you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having said that,

were full of shock, and his emotions

against the

live! He’s going to die! That sliver of time he

guard soon had the rampaging Charles

come running back to me sooner or later. You can only be

not stopping until the prison guard zapped his waist

heard

look back.

condition is cut off.