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.

few minutes later, she felt

ask for Gwendolyn’s opinion regarding what Charles told me in

head of the Newton family

and looked at

when given power. Things will usually go south shortly after. Moreover, Charles wasn’t necessarily a good man before this. If someone were to hand over the position of authority

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

you

bother

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 the favor, no? As

mind, so she sighed

Just This Once

can manage the situation. 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 they are, they might kick Jamine

expect her to have thought about the matter

us this time around, and he’s also Benny’s and Zendy’s godfather. Perhaps we should return the favor. Furthermore. 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 benefit everyone. Why don’t we trust him just this once?”

object. “All right. I’ll listen to 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

head of the Newton family. Cedrick and

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

after the announcement was made on the official website. Treyton brought the engagement gi he had prepared earlier

Charles kept his word and

the engagement, the news was published on Newton Group’s

Jennifer was formally allowed

had prepared beforehand and quickly rushed out of

villa, he had stationed a few bodyguards at the entrance

told us to let you rest at home and only let you out in a couple of days,” one of the bodyguards said.