Chapter 320 The Investigation Begins

Cedrick’s gaze

darkened. The blue serum that Charles gave….

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Alas, his thoughts were interrupted when a bleary–eyed Gwendolyn gently tugged at the hem of his shirt. “What’s on your mind, Ceddy?”

“Oh, it’s nothing,” the man calmly replied as he turned around and held her hand. “I was just thinking about something delicious to cook for you.”

“I taught you well in Fairlake, so I’m confident in your culinary skills. I’ll enjoy eating whatever you cook for me,” Gwendolyn mumbled as she curled her lips into a half smile. “That reminds me… The employment contract we signed back then has yet to expire.”

Cedrick instantly stiffened. D*mn… Why did she have to bring up my dark past? I was forced to sign that contract, for goodness‘ sake.

The next second, he lifted the blanket and pinned Gwendolyn down. “Why? How long more do you want to enslave me, Gwenny?”

The latter slowly opened her eyes and chuckled. “I won’t. The name on that contract was Maverick Wright. It has nothing to do with you.”

Besides, I’ve changed a lot since. I can’t bear to bully Cedrick now. My only wish is to get his condition cured as soon as possible so we can live happily ever after.

“Go back to sleep. I’ll wake you once the food’s ready,” Cedrick said contentedly before kissing Gwendolyn’s forehead and leaving for the kitchen to prepare the meal.

Just like that, two days went by peacefully.

On the third day, however, everything changed.

Gwendolyn was working in her office in the afternoon when she received yet another unknown call, this time from overseas.

Upon realizing it was Charles‘ number, she frowned and picked up the phone, albeit with great reluctance. Argh! There goes my good mood!

“What is it?” she snapped.

Charles merely chuckled on the other end. “It’s been several days since we last met, Gwen. Do you miss me?”

“I’m hanging up if there’s nothing else.”

“Please don’t. I was only asking. Have you thought about the two terms I offered?”

yet.

his patience. “Don’t you dare treat me like a fool, Gwen! I’m not to be messed

off my engagement with Cedrick. As such, I have to ensure everything’s in

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don’t care if you’re brushing me off or stalling for time.

to say, Gwendolyn was beyond annoyed. Oh, there’s no way I’d let Charles off the hook… I’ll unleash

about to hang up the phone, she suddenly

“Are you overseas, Charles?”

know how long my recovery took when he almost beat me to death the last time? That’s why I decided to go on a short trip. I need to be in

my

teeth. “I can’t believe this is the decorum you’re left with after being in the high–security prison for

I meant Mr. Jenson. I was wrong. Please don’t be

that, Gwendolyn recomposed herself and continued to probe. “Where are you,

about me! However, my location is a secret. I shall wait for you to give me

Since the man refused to tell her what she wanted

next second, she summoned Elven

you found out anything about

to revert to me. After all, it’s hard to track down the information when it’s overseas. That said, I

guess I’ll have to find the time to

blue serum isn’t a local product. In that case, Icould start by locating Charles‘ mother and then attempt to find the

managed to stand out from his brothers and rise to power. Wouldn’t

didn’t respond to

Newton family, is he? Help me ask Jasmine and Triss out. Tell them I’d like to catch

“Got it, Ms. Gwendolyn.”

texted Cedrick to inform him that she

more hours till it was time to knock off, she finally packed up and set off

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dinner appointment.

five–star hotels, Gwendolyn brought them to

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