The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 279 A Compromise

“Wait!”

Gwendolyn stopped the bodyguards and stepped forward. “Spill. What’s the cure?”

The bodyguards immediately let go of Charles and took two steps back.

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“Do you really want to know, Gwen?” Charles licked his teeth and grinned wickedly as he said, “I can tell you, but you will have to agree to the three conditions I told you before. As soon as you agree to them, Cedrick can be cured.”

Gwendolyn frowned and gritted her teeth angrily. “You’re so shameless, Charles.”

“You flatter me, Gwen. Think about my offer again carefully. Moreover, I’m not inferior to Cedrick, either. If you’re with me, I will make sure you become the happiest woman in the world.”

Amused, Gwendolyn chuckled. “Cedrick is the richest man in Salinsburgh, not to mention his other titles as the CEO of Jenson Group, the head of the Jenson family, and the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Apart from having power and influence, he also outshines you in his looks and physique. Meanwhile, you are just a convicted felon and a prisoner. Are you even worthy of comparing yourself to him?”

Charles‘ expression darkened.

There was indeed a significant gap between him and Cedrick, but it might not be the case for long!

Besides…

“Cedrick doesn’t have much time left, and because of that, I’ve already won!”

His words enraged Gwendolyn.

She grabbed the pistol that was attached to one of her bodyguards‘ waist and pressed the barrel against Charles‘ forehead. “There’s no way I will ever agree to your conditions. I will end you right here if you don’t speak up immediately!” she demanded coldly.

However, Charles wasn’t afraid at all. His once handsome and refined face had now become rough and weathered.

“Be careful, Gwen. It won’t be good for any of us if the gun accidentally goes off. After all, Cedrick will die if I’m dead. I’m well aware that you can’t possibly kill me, so there’s no need for you to use this method to scare me.”

Charles was the one who held absolute control over the situation then.

Still pointing the gun at Charles, Gwendolyn scoffed, “You have no right to negotiate conditions with me, Charles. If you don’t speak up, I’ll have someone force this drug down your throat. It should make you suffer enough. Care to give it a try?”

Charles laughed even harder.

“You’re not going to use the drug on me, and you know why. If I really can’t stand it and choose to commit suicide, the way to save Cedrick will be buried with me in the grave. You will never know how to save him in your lifetime, and you can only watch him die helplessly. That feeling should be even more unbearable, don’t you think?”

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gotten hold of Gwendolyn’s biggest

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her palm as her arm trembled with tension. It seemed to be the only

should I believe you? Perhaps you don’t even know the cure for the S404 RNA virus. You could just be

to get Asher to bail me out and grant me my freedom. In exchange, I will tell you the method to alleviate Cedrick’s current condition. Then you can see for yourself if I am lying and decide whether or not

an eyebrow as she said,

to plan the matter of your release and find an excuse. Asher will be suspicious if I ask him for two favors in such a

all, I’m healthy and can afford to wait, unlike a certain someone,” he said, hinting at

Charles back to prison unscathed. Taking a deep breath, she turned to him and smiled

“The reason I asked Asher to sneak you out was to give you a beating. If you return unscathed, it will be hard for me to explain the situation. I guess you have no choice

smug grin on Charles‘

the bodyguard beside her and ordered, “Make

“Understood.”

the order, Gwendolyn turned around and walked away. Soon enough, the sound of punches and kicks came from behind. Occasional muffled groans of pain could be heard

mouth.

of him being beaten up was a comfort

door, she listened quietly and

body was covered in blood. He also

his head again, they carried

there until the car that would send Charles back to the prison drove away. Then, staring at the two bodyguards, she asked, “Do

exchanged uneasy glances before replying, “You are Ms. Harris, Mr.

“I

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Harris family. I am the precious darling of my

bodyguards stared at her with confused expressions

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to lend me a hand and ensure my safety. If he or anyone else from the Harris family finds out about

drained from their faces. “Don’t worry,

asks about this. He can reprimand you all he wants, but if any

course, Ms. Harris. You have

no need to send me back. I can go back

Gwendolyn reached the Jenson residence, it was already

wooden carvings on the walls of the Jenson residence exuded a touch of exquisite

become familiar with the route to

the winding paths, she arrived at the entrance of the

lively in the

with a freshly carved wooden plaque placed on the table in front of him. He was writing characters on the plaque using a large brush with