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 started chatting

three hours had passed, but Cedrick was still nowhere to be

grew impatient and instructed his bodyguards, “Head over to Harrick Villa and check out what Cedrick is up to. How can he make us wait for so

“All right.”

bodyguard had just reached the entrance when the door creaked

everyone in the hall put on a solemn expression and stood up to welcome

their surprise, Neville was the only one who

displeasure, “Where is Cedrick?

he would give us an explanation today? Don’t tell me he’s merely trying to fool us! Even though we are all deeply saddened by Mr. Cedrick’s loss of eyesight, the handover of power has to

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

manner, calmly listening to the directors of

on Craig’s side remained quiet and composed as

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

“What?”

crowd went into an uproar almost

over, and he narrowed his eagle-like eyes

family have all come to sit in on the handover. How could

Neville stubbornly refused to relent and answered firmly, “I only follow orders

irritated by his remark and started clamoring, criticizing Cedrick for

table and voiced, “Those of you who refuse to wait, feel free to leave. Otherwise,

men to guard

outside, Yael couldn’t help but sneer, “Fine, I’ll

entry again, no one dared to take a step out.

countless hardships in the military, had no problem with

a luxurious life. Naturally, they weren’t used to eating plain and bland meals.

on the floor and complained, “What is Mr. Cedrick’s problem? I can’t believe he expects us to eat this kind of food! He sets all these rules and forbids us from

Mr. Zaborowski. You may enjoy a scrumptious meal there. However, there’s no need for you

other directors’ takeout on the floor, making a huge mess. The conference hall’s floor was instantly

eating? I want to see Mr. Cedrick now!

in, and

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

in the conference