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.

in Cedrick’s arms quietly and stared out the window,

interest in engaging with Evelyn. Since Evelyn was being sarcastic,

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

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

him a tiny smile. “It’s

out of

the Jenson residence, Gwendolyn fixed

she mustered the courage to ask, “Ceddy, if… If I’m not a Harris, our engagement won’t hold any weight. If news gets out that the heir of Jenson Group is marrying the daughter of a convict, who is also an illegitimate child, Jenson Group could face

strode along the path. He didn’t look at her or answer her

I have

to the bottom of her stomach as

that she might not be a Harris, but instead the daughter of a convict, weighed heavily on Gwendolyn.

but she still felt sorely disappointed

one day, she lost her family and

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

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

change in her

experience heightened emotions and can be prone to overthinking due to hormonal changes. He was advised to provide comfort and

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

the sun dipped below the horizon, Cedrick gently set Gwendolyn down from his embrace

pulled out a black ribbon to

him. “What are

minutes. You’ll soon find out what I have in mind. Trust me.” His

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

the ribbon around her head, obscuring her

her hand, he then led her into the garden

came to a stop under the tree

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