The Ex and Her Riches

Upon hearing that, Cedrick stopped playing with Benedict and met Charles’ gaze before putting on straight face.

In response to Charles’ probing question, Cedrick neither agreed nor declined to help. Instead, be questioned, “How would you want me to help you?”

Charles was as cool as a cucumber when he replied, “Unlike you, Mr. Jenson. I’ve never been in charge of a family before. Since I’m inexperienced, I would rather take your advice.”

Cedrick went silent and continued playing with Benedict.

Charles was being extremely patient, and he continued entertaining Zendaya.

Gwendolyn arrived home from work later that night. She had been working overtime over the past few nights as she worked hard to develop a business proposal for Dovil Group.

she was

Although Neal had implied that the tender event would only be a formality and he would collaborate with determined Harris Group, Gwendolyn wanted to avoid getting criticized by the public. Therefore, to develop a perfect business proposal to win the tender fair and square.

As she was walking from the study to the bedroom, she was rubbing her temples wearily. At that moment, -Cedrick was in bed and scrolling through his phone. When he saw her coming in, he immediately got

of bed, put on his house slippers, and carried her.

After that, he sat on the bed and rested Gwendolyn on his lap.

With his slender fingers, he went on to massage her shoulders, back, and legs.

Gwendolyn merely shut her eyes to enjoy the massage.

felt

ask for Gwendolyn’s opinion regarding what

has been coming to our house a lot lately. With the fierce battle for the head of the Newton family going on, I think he

that, Gwendolyn opened her eyes and looked at him.

given power. Things will usually go south shortly after. Moreover, Charles wasn’t necessarily a good man before

a long while before asking. “If your mind was made up, why

you

bother

Cedrick was still massaging Gwendolyn, he plunged into a dilemma. Well, the bad blood between us is all in the past now. When Charles returned this time around, he helped me and got beaten up badly in the process. By right, I should return

to know what was on his mind, so she sighed and said

Just This Once

Frankly, Charles is a very capable man. On the contrary, Tucas in’t Turas H inherently cowardly and easily manipulated. Hence, he can’t achieve great things. The other candidates in the branch families are worse. Knowing how cruel

expect her to have

Treyton told me if Charles were to become the head of the family. Treyton could get engaged to Jennifer and stay with her. In other words, letting Charles be the head of the Newton family can

you, Darling.” he answered. I guess letting Charles be the head of the Newton family isn’t that big of a deal. After all, he isn’t the head of the Central Intelligence Agency anymore, so he has no influence over the military. I doubt he can do much if he’s merely the head of

head of the Newton family. Cedrick and Treyton bought out quite a large

Charles backer, the rest of the members of the Newton family were rather defenseless, and within three days, Charles successfully took control

official website. Treyton brought the engagement gi he had prepared earlier to the

enough, Charles kept his word and accepted the

engagement, the news was published

was formally allowed to stay in Treyton’s

Jennifer saw the news, she instantly took out the two suitcases she had prepared beforehand and quickly rushed out of her bedroom

did she know that before Treyton left the villa, he had stationed a few bodyguards at the entrance to keep her safe. When the bodyguards saw her rushing

told us to let you rest at home and only let you out in