The Ex and Her Riches

“Craig knows about Charles stealing the S404 RNA virus. I’m not sure whether he knew about it all along, but for now, he’s the most suspicious.”

Gwendolyn pondered for a moment and shook her head. “The year when something happened to the fifteen-year-old me, though I don’t quite remember the whole story, I know very well that the one who could catch me off guard must surely be someone I know. Hector tried to mess with me previously because I hold the right of inheritance. Compared to him, Craig has nothing to do with the Harris family’s inheritance. He’s an accomplice at most. I doubt he’s the mastermind.”

Cedrick fell silent for a short while before he raised another possibility.

“Perhaps the real mastermind doesn’t have that much power? He’s only taking advantage of a privileged bigshot like Craig.”

“Yeah, I share the same sentiments.”

Cedrick caressed her head. “Don’t think about it anymore. Hurry and eat your meal. In any case, with me around, I won’t let anyone harm you.”

Gwendolyn curled her lips into a smile.

Her starry eyes glinted as she spoke in a tone laced with a hint of slyness. “They are out to hurt me. If I keep hiding, it’ll only make them do the same. But if I do something to add fuel to the fire, I’m sure it’ll trigger them to take action recklessly. The more they act, the more flaws they’ll leave behind!”

Cedrick froze. He was wholly mesmerized by the calmness in her gaze.

“What are you planning to do?”

“I’m actually not interested in the succession rights. But since everyone wants it so much, I think it’ll be better if I accept it.”

Arrogance was glistening in her eyes as she raised her head high.

Cedrick, however, was worried. “Gwenny, why don’t you think about it again at a later time? You’re pregnant now, and our wedding is next month.”

He did not want anything to happen at this juncture.

Gwendolyn nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ll take things slowly and won’t act impulsively. I’ll take good care of myself and never let anything happen to the baby and me.”

Complicated emotions churned Cedrick, but he said nothing further and lowered his head to continue eating.

…

the following morning, Caesar was already inside

Harris, I’m sorry for making Mr. Jenson get the wrong idea last night. Y-You guys didn’t quarrel after going

“Everything’s okay. Don’t worry.”

her face as she walked toward her office chair and sat down. “What about the

indifferently. “I got an ice pack from the hotel and put it over my wound last night. It’s

with my fiancé last night after we got home. He knows it was rash of him to hit you like that, so he said he wants to treat you to a nice meal. Why

Those words Mr. Jenson said last night were right. Since I’m here in Chanaea, I should conform to the local

you’ve thought it through. The legal department is already printing the contract. Why don’t you head to the lounge to grab

stood up. “I shan’t take up too much

two exchanged a friendly

her computer and switched into

her

the phone

have you been? Do you have

she halfheartedly answered, “I’m all right. The symptoms

good to hear.” Marcus paused slightly before he asked in uncertainty, “Are

to the bottom right corner of her computer screen and chuckled in amusement. “Dad, it’s only Monday today. My

can you keep this weekend free and make a trip back

did not

would turn that offer down, he earnestly added, “Honey, I’m old and I am getting weaker. I want to put my burden aside so that I can play with my grandchildren in the future. Someone has to inherit and shoulder the

busy typing away,

convince her to work at Harris Group

determination to expand Angle’s business from Fairlake to Salinsburgh was mainly because she wanted to

Surprisingly, this time…

the thought of the plan she had in mind while analyzing the situation with Cedrick, she did not

beyond Marcus’ imagination that Gwendolyn would agree so readily this time. For some time, he did

when he snapped back to his senses.

Marcus also nagged at her and reminded her to watch her diet

that afternoon, Gwendolyn signed a

office long ago. While waiting for her, he sat on the couch and browsed through the books