The Ex and Her Riches

Without thinking, she rushed to hold Cedrick’s hand to stop him from taking the ring.

“It has a different meaning to me. Besides, it’s small. What if it really goes missing? Give it back to me.”

It had always been a gift she valued the most.

The time when she was being set up by Evelyn and distrusted by the entire Harris family was the lowest point in her life.

During those days, it was Cedrick who supported her.

The valuable engagement ring gave her the faith to persist in finding out the truth.

Looking back at it, she still thought that the ring was like the only hope during those dark days.

She took the ring decisively and put it back in the jewelry box.

Seeing that she cared so much about the ruby diamond ring, Cedrick was gratified and rubbed his face against her. “Actually, I can still buy you another one if it’s really missing.”

“Even if you buy twenty more, they can’t replace this ring. It’s different to me.”

The moment she finished speaking, she keenly detected another meaning in Cedrick’s words.

Therefore, she narrowed her eyes and shot him a glare. “Since you have handed over all your assets, where did you get the money to buy such an expensive ring? Did you have money stashed away somewhere I don’t know?”

Cedrick was stumped. Sh*t. I forgot about this.

Seeing that he was in a daze, Gwendolyn pinched his earlobe. “Tell me honestly, is there something else you are hiding from me?”

Aggrieved, Cedrick knew that the best way was to apologize first.

“Darling. I’m sorry. I’m content with having you and the kids. Why would I hide money from you? Besides, you have never restricted my spending. If I have secret savings, wouldn’t it give you a reason to straighten me out? How could I be that stupid?”

did not let go of his carlobe, but her pinch became gentler. She deliberately teased, “How can you be stupid? You’re so smart. You’re even an expert in fooling

you have wronged me. You pay great

that so I’m going

and continued further below. Her teasing made Cedrick’s heart flutter, and

expensive crystal earrings as the lucky ones for the project. When it was teatime, almost all

Jasmine, had arrived.

the hotel was decorated in an exquisite

were fruit tea, honey lemon tea, and tea sets, which were all

many socialites. They took photos and posted them online with the caption: Attending a tea party held by Mrs. Jenson on

ladies had a great time except Jasmine. The carefree girl actually did

been focusing her attention on Jasmine. After sensing the latter’s unhappiness, she

wrong, Jasmine? It’s rare to see you look so

greeted in a sorrowful voice without

Gwendolyn pretended to tease, “You aren’t afraid that these desserts will make you gain weight, are you? Don’t worry. I asked the five-star pastry chef to make them using xylitol so they are all not greasy and

she did not eat. Instead, she lamented, “I was scolded by Craig yesterday, and I almost got grounded today. This is making me a

want to ground you? Does he have a problem. with

“No, that’s not it. I was the

mysterious voice, “Gwendolyn, let me tell you a secret. This is just between

“I

trusted her, went on, “I still couldn’t hold back my curiosity yesterday and went to

became serious.

no one in Jennifer’s

hard, Gwendolyn asked in a low voice, “Why is there no one in the room when Craig said that she’s sick and has been

residence. I keep an eye on her

that Jennifer is

feeling even more

stuff the crystal earrings