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, lost in her

in engaging with Evelyn. Since Evelyn was

the Jenson residence’s garage, Cedrick moved to lift her up but realized that she

a finger across her nose and asked, “When did you wake up? Did

him a tiny smile. “It’s fine. I

her out of the car and walked back

paths at the Jenson residence, Gwendolyn fixed her gaze

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 significant losses, and you could potentially lose millions overnight. Despite all that, are you still willing to marry

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

head back first. I have

sank to the bottom of her stomach as she didn’t receive an

but instead the daughter of a convict, weighed heavily on Gwendolyn. It was a significant revelation that even Cedrick couldn’t

knew she should understand Cedrick’s decision, but she still felt sorely disappointed and

lost

I have no choice but to have

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

sensed the change in her

and can be prone to overthinking due to hormonal changes. He was advised to provide comfort and support to help

appropriate, he quickly added, “Gwenny, I wasn’t avoiding your question. Before picking you up at the visiting room, I had spent the entire day

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

out a black ribbon to cover her

stopped him. “What are

good and put this on for a few minutes. You’ll soon find out what I have in mind. Trust me.” His voice was

by the excitement flashing in his

ribbon around

led her into the

to a stop under the tree in the garden, and Cedrick untied the

can open your