The Ex and Her Riches

His words, however, made the other three men in the room look at him with a new level of respect. Having such resolve is quite admirable. He’s indeed a rare good man.

At that moment, Cedrick’s mind was only filled with two thoughts, which were to endure the pain and finish copying Precepts for Men. He didn’t have the time to spare to notice the other three men’s facial expressions.

He took a deep breath, trying his best to get himself accustomed to the prolonged agony.

However, when he started writing, every alphabet was untidy, like little tadpoles wagging their tails.

The room was eerily quiet.

Only the sound of Cedrick’s labored breathing could be heard.

Looking at his trembling hands, Kieran saw Cedrick had finished copying the first line. He reckoned the latter had adapted to the level seven pain, so he abruptly increased the stimulus to level eight.

The pain in his abdomen intensified without warning, quickly spreading throughout his body.

Cedrick shuddered, shaking more violently now, causing the word he was writing to become crooked.

His quivering right hand could barely hold the pen.

He looked up at Kieran, who sat beside the labor pain machine.

When Kieran met Cedrick’s gaze, mockery filled his eyes again. “Can’t take it anymore, Mr. Jenson? You can still quit now if you want.”

Asher and Treyton sat quietly at one side. Their eyes darkened in unison. Anyone can boast as they like, but not everyone can endure the real torment and anguish.

While the brothers were feeling disappointed, Cedrick shook his head and forced the words through his clenched teeth. “I-I just wanted to ask if you have any requirements for the handwriting. M-My handwriting doesn’t look very good. I-If it’s not up to par, I-I can rewrite.”

Kieran was slightly taken aback as he stared at Cedrick for some time. Evidently, he didn’t expect the latter to be trying to ask about that. “No requirements. We only need you to finish copying the precepts.”

to maintain clear and neat handwriting while having to

Cedrick to the test, he

bit

drenched in a cold sweat. Sweat gathered on the tip of his nose, dripped

as Treyton observed quietly from

shaking with increasing intensity, making it very difficult for the latter to write. Feeling sorry for Cedrick, Treyton gazed at Kieran, wanting

his brother. When he spoke, his words were directed at Cedrick. “When the pain reaches level ten, you’ll suffer torment

augment the pain

he gave Cedrick a heads-up to allow him to prepare

Kieran also did so very gradually, providing Cedrick with some

peaked, the anguish felt no different from heart-wrenching

his facial features, and even his eyebrows trembled badly. The pain coursing through his entire body caused him to let out a muffled grunt. His consciousness faded

in the living room downstairs, Gwendolyn grew impatient and restless from the wait. “Why aren’t

won’t happen. Besides, Kieran is there. You can rest assured. After today, he’ll be able to marry you with peace of mind. You should have faith in Cedrick and

could only sigh

with her about daily life in an attempt to distract the

and snow began to fall

hours since they went upstairs, yet Cedrick hasn’t come out yet.

stand

Sienna’s impediment, she dashed upstairs and arrived at the door to Kieran’s

to knock on the door, the sound of the door handle turning came from inside, and the door swung

was the first

the view inside the room. After he came out, he closed the door behind him. Gwendolyn tried to peek inside but couldn’t see a thing, so she had to

“No,” Asher replied indifferently.

he pass

my villa tomorrow to discuss your wedding

that calmly, he patted her head

momentarily dazed before slowly regaining her

filled with surprise, she shouted at Asher’s retreating figure, “Thank you,

room to meet with Cedrick, Kieran came out. He wore his usual cold and