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.

instantly fost consciousness, collapsing

Gwendolyn’s neck, Nico dropped the golf club and rushed

with a comforting grin. “It’s okay. I’m all

a glance at Charles, who was lying on the carpet. “What are you going to

unconscious Charles sprawled on the ground, Gwendolyn’s mind delved into deep contemplation “Gerhardt told me the antidote

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have

head and went

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

being held in the palace, and

other

mission discreetly. At any time, the palace guards would be vigilant, making

knew that was the last resort Gwendolyn could

now aware of her pregnancy, Gwendolyn knew he would tighten his grip on her. Moreover, they understood that if

means would

any

considering your pregnancy. Let me take care of it instead,” Nico said firmly with

declined the offer. “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

knock him unconscious, but he’s trained and has an excellent

she was worried about

this anymore, all 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 you were to go alone. Trust me; I’ll do everything in my power, even if it means risking my life,

Even if we can’t retrieve the antidote tonight, as long as we still have a chance, we

your life

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

his gaze downward, tears welling up in his eyes. “Thank you. Apart from Boss,

has always regarded you as family. If he were in my shoes,

rubbed his nose, trying to hold back his

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

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