The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn didn’t look back. Narrowing her eyes, she uttered in a frigid tone, “I’m afraid one life isn’t enough. Perhaps I’ll consider it if you can die up to a thousand times.”

After saying that, she didn’t stick around and went to her room upstairs, locking the door. She threw away the robe that had been touched by Charles and took out a new one from the wardrobe, hanging it on the coat stand before going to bed.

Nonetheless, she couldn’t fall asleep. As she shut her eyes, images of the past emerged in her mind. She began to recall her happy childhood memories with Charles.

Gwendolyn remembered how she used to admire and look up to him as well as the way she called his name affectionately.

Surprisingly, she found herself feeling sorry for a despicable jerk like Charles and wondered if it was because of her pregnancy that she had become more compassionate and sentimental.

Burying her head under the covers, she forced herself to stop thinking about the past she shared with Charles. I should instead think about how much Cedrick has suffered for the past six months because of him!

As her thoughts were a jumbled mess, Gwendolyn heard the sound of a car driving away and assumed that it was Charles leaving.

She finally felt more at ease. Soon, exhaustion overtook her, lulling her into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, in Salinsburgh of Chanaea, the five-day deadline had passed.

Early in the morning, Yael arrived at the conference hall that Cedrick had arranged in advance.

Xander couldn’t come along this time as he had been heavily injured a few days ago.

Apart from a few highly-respected elders of the Jenson family, Yael also brought some of the directors from the Jenson Group.

From afar, the large group of people emanated an intimidating and imposing aura.

Soon after, Craig and his subordinates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrived at the conference hall too.

The men who were clad in military uniforms stood tall and sturdy, instantly overshadowing Yael and the rest.

Although Yael felt somewhat displeased, he considered them allies and still stepped forward to greet them amicably.

the two

three hours had passed, but Cedrick

“Head over to Harrick Villa and check out what Cedrick is

“All right.”

reached the entrance

in the hall put on a solemn expression and stood up

their surprise, Neville was the only one who stepped

Yael asked in displeasure, “Where is Cedrick? Why

chimed in, “Yeah! Where is Mr. Cedrick? Didn’t he promise that he would give us an explanation today? Don’t tell me he’s merely trying to fool us! Even

for the past few days, nor do we know where he is. We’re going to start suspecting that Mr. Cedrick has died of illness if

listening

on Craig’s side remained quiet and composed

Craig before explaining to Yael, “Mr. Cedrick has something urgent to attend to. Hence, the

“What?”

crowd went into an

over, and he narrowed his eagle-like eyes as he kept his

in

relent and answered firmly, “I only follow orders from

elders behind Yael were irritated by his remark and started

“Those of you who refuse to wait, feel free to leave. Otherwise, please sit down and behave if you

men to guard the entrance and

the imposing soldiers standing outside, Yael couldn’t help but sneer, “Fine, I’ll wait until the afternoon. I wonder what other

leave the conference hall would not be allowed entry again, no one dared

his men, who had experienced countless hardships in the military,

Naturally, they weren’t used to eating plain and bland meals. As their frustration grew,

he expects us to eat this kind

hotel right next to the building, Mr. Zaborowski. You may enjoy

Neville’s suggestion, Roger furiously threw all the other directors’ takeout on the floor, making

you still eating? I want to see Mr.

and the atmosphere

of control, the door swung open once again. A man’s cold and stern voice traveled into the

the