The Ex and Her Riches

“Seriously?”

Cedrick let out an icy snort and directed a mocking and sharp look in her direction. “Are you offering yourself? Do you think you’re worthy of taking over her spot, though?”

Nico chimed in, “Yeah, right. Ms. Evelyn, what makes you think that way?”

Evelyn’s expression turned icy.

“Mr. Jenson, when Gwendolyn’s identity as the illegitimate daughter becomes public and Jenson Group’s share prices potentially plummet, I hope you will remain steadfast in your decision to marry her.”

A smug grin played on her lips as her eyes twinkled with amusement. She spun on her heels and stalked away.

Nico scoffed at the sight of her getting into the car. “Did she forget she’s also an illegitimate child? Why did I let her get under my skin? I shouldn’t have snapped at her like that. Summer is only nineteen like her but is so much more likable and adorable even when she’s scheming. Why is Evelyn so repulsive?”

After cursing Evelyn for a long time, Nico still failed to calm down.

Cedrick allowed him to vent his frustrations but didn’t forget to make the necessary arrangements. “Remember to take care of Gwenny and Pierre’s DNA test. Make sure nothing goes wrong.”

“Got it. Don’t worry, Cedrick!” Nico agreed and immediately made his way to the visiting room.

After relaying that order, Cedrick picked Gwendolyn up and carefully carried her to the backseat of the car.

Nico had left to carry out his order, but as Cedrick came here with the intention of picking Gwendolyn up, he got his driver to come along.

During the entire journey, Cedrick held Gwendolyn in one arm while using his other hand to work on his laptop. He seemed to be busy with work.

On the other hand, Gwendolyn had opened her eyes the moment she entered the car.

stared out the window,

fallen asleep at such a time, but she had no interest in engaging with Evelyn. Since Evelyn was being sarcastic, she decided to let Cedrick handle the

moved to lift her up but realized that she had been wide awake the entire

brushed a finger across her nose and asked, “When did you wake up? Did you feel uncomfortable as I was working in

tiny smile. “It’s fine.

out of the car and walked back to Harrick

at the Jenson residence, Gwendolyn fixed her gaze on

the heir of Jenson Group is marrying the daughter of a convict, who is also an illegitimate child, Jenson Group could face significant losses,

stared ahead as he strode along the path. He

back first. I have prepared a

of her stomach as she didn’t receive

realization that she might not be a Harris, but instead the daughter of a convict, weighed heavily on Gwendolyn. It was a significant revelation that

Cedrick’s decision, but she still felt sorely disappointed

she lost her family and ended up

on Cedrick in times of trouble. I have no choice but to

mind, she lowered her gaze despondently and removed her hands from

the change

be prone to overthinking due to hormonal changes. He was advised

avoiding your question. Before picking you up at the visiting room, I had spent the entire day preparing this gift for you.

Cedrick gently set Gwendolyn down from his embrace

out a black ribbon to

“What are

and coaxed, “Be good and put this on for a few minutes. You’ll soon find

gazes met, Gwendolyn was enthralled by the excitement flashing in his gaze and agreed

tied the ribbon around her head,

led her

the tree in the garden, and Cedrick

you can open your eyes