The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 346 I Want Them All

Gwendolyn averted her gaze, refusing to acknowledge him, while a solitary tear trickled down from the corner of her eye, silently seeping into her hair.

What Charles wanted was something she could never give, nor would she ever be able to provide

She would only love Cedrick alone for the rest of her life!

Charles slumped on the side, a mix of tears and laughter escaping him. In his peripheral vision, he glimpsed Gwendolyn reclining on the sofa behind him. A deep crimson bruise marked her once pristine, snow-white neck, strikingly conspicuous.

The bruise on her neck was the result of him strangling her.

As his rationality resurfaced, he apologized, “Sorry, Gwen. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” Filled with remorse, he extended his hand, yearning to touch the red bruise on her neck.

Gwendolyn dodged him and turned around.

Charles’ fingers momentarily stiffened, but within seconds, his face hardened once more. He firmly grasped her shoulders, compelling her to meet his gaze.

His previous aura of coldness and malevolence resurfaced. “Gwen, I’ll give you another chance. Do you want to keep the child in your womb or save Cedrick’s life?”

“Why do you always have to force me to make choices, Charles?” Gwendolyn shot daggers at him, gritting her teeth.

He arched his brows and smirked. “Because it’s fun, isn’t it? Gwen, if you opt for Cedrick, I expect you to go to the hospital and abort the child. We’ll proceed as planned, and I’ll find a way to silence those wealthy tycoons. However, if you choose to keep the child, I can release you from our engagement and set you free, but Cedrick will have to die.”

A corner of his lips quirked up. He wanted to see how important Cedrick was in her life.

As she glared at him, Gwendolyn caught a fleeting glimpse of Nico entering through a window nearby.

She opened her eyes, and a cold glint flashed across them. “Charles, I refuse to choose. I want them both!” After she finished speaking, a muffled thud resounded within the room.

Nico, holding a golf club from the corner, forcefully struck the back of Charles head.

fost consciousness, collapsing

Nico dropped the golf club

grin. “It’s

relief, casting a glance at Charles, who was lying on the carpet. “What are

Gwendolyn’s mind delved into deep contemplation “Gerhardt told me the antidote for the super virus is in Charles’ hand. Where do you

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could have possibly kept

and

paused as she pondered before adding. “Considering he has been staying at Alzer Palace, it’s likely he would find it safest to keep the antidote there. It could be concealed within his personal chambers Perhaps tonight is a perfect opportunity for me to retrieve the

his concern. “But there’s a banquet being held in the palace, and it

other

mission discreetly. At any time,

was the

Moreover, they understood that if they failed to retrieve

means would be

any

Stealing the antidote is too risky, especially considering your pregnancy. Let me take

“Absolutely not! The crown princess publicly announced my wedding date with Charles, which means everyone is aware of our relationship. I can easily enter the Alzer Palace without raising suspicion. But you, on

but he’s trained and has an

as she

right?” he said, a determined expression on his face. “Having you here to keep Charles in check gives me a better chance of success than

if we can’t retrieve the antidote tonight, as long as we still have a chance, we can find alternative solutions. There’s only one Nico in this world,

put your life at

with her, profoundly touched by the sincerity reflected in her gaze. Gratitude swelled in

up in his eyes. “Thank you. Apart from Boss, you’re

Cedrick. “Though Ceddy always teased you, he has always

head hung low, Nico gently rubbed his nose, trying to hold back

serious planning mode. “Once you’ve retrieved the antidote, find a

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