The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 320

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. I need more time to think

“Don’t you dare treat me like a

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

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don’t care if you’re brushing me off or stalling for time. You’ll come to me sooner or later!” he replied, deliberately lowering his

I’d let Charles off the hook… I’ll unleash hell on him once Cedrick’s cured! I want him

to hang up the

“Are you overseas, Charles?”

lackey of yours keeps trying to catch me. Do you know how long my recovery took when he almost beat me to death the last time? That’s why I decided

my

Gwendolyn said through gritted teeth. “I can’t believe

okay. I meant Mr. Jenson. I was

recomposed herself and continued to

Charles visibly cheered up. “Oh, I’m so happy that you care about me! However, my location is a

her what she wanted to know,

second, she summoned Elven into

you found out

shook his head. “Shadow Bell has yet to revert to me. After all, it’s hard to track down the information when it’s overseas.

fell silent in contemplation. “Hmm… I guess I’ll have to find the time to

previously mentioned that the blue serum isn’t a local product. In that case, Icould start by locating Charles‘ mother and then attempt to find the antidote to the $404

must be rather formidable if he managed to stand out from his brothers and rise to power. Wouldn’t it be tricky to deal with

Gwendolyn didn’t

Craig isn’t the only person in the Newton family, is he? Help me ask Jasmine and Triss out. Tell them I’d like to catch up with them over dinner tonight.

“Got it, Ms. Gwendolyn.”

soon as Elven left the room, Gwendolyn texted Cedrick to inform him that she wouldn’t be home

was time to knock off, she finally

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dinner appointment.

Triss had gotten used to eating at five–star hotels, Gwendolyn brought them to

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