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

had passed, but Cedrick was still nowhere

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

“All right.”

bodyguard had just reached the entrance

put on a solemn

Neville was the only one who

in displeasure,

Didn’t he promise that 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 be

the past few days, nor do we know where he

calmly listening

seated on Craig’s side

stole a glance at Craig before explaining to Yael, “Mr. Cedrick has something urgent to attend to. Hence, the meeting is rescheduled to

“What?”

that, the crowd went

eagle-like eyes as he kept his hostile gaze fixated on

come to sit in on the handover. How could he disrespectfully leave

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

irritated by his remark and started clamoring, criticizing Cedrick for

of you who refuse to wait, feel free to leave. Otherwise, please sit

around and left. He then ordered his men to guard the entrance and forbid the crowd from

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

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

hardships in the military, had no problem

hand, were accustomed to a luxurious life. Naturally, they weren’t used to eating plain and bland meals. As their

to eat this kind of food! He sets all these rules and forbids us from leaving, but

at the door, Neville suggested, “There’s a five-star hotel right next to the building, Mr. Zaborowski. You may enjoy a

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

still eating? I want to see Mr. Cedrick now! I demand a reasonable

people chimed in, and the atmosphere

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

the noise in the