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 a

started drifting away. I should ask for Gwendolyn’s opinion regarding what Charles told me in the

uttered, “Darling, Charles 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 had asked me to help him secure some shares. Do you

looked at him. “What do you think?”

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

before asking. “If your mind was

you

bother

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 the favor, no? As long as it’s within

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

Him Just

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

Gwendolyn. He didn’t expect her to have thought about the matter

if Charles were to become the head of the family. Treyton could get engaged to Jennifer and stay

so much, Cedrick found no reason to 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 has no influence over the military. I doubt he can do much if he’s merely the head of

Cedrick and Treyton bought out quite a large amount of Newton Group’s shares.

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 to the Newton

enough, Charles kept his word

the news was published

Jennifer was formally allowed to stay in Treyton’s

the news, she instantly took out the two suitcases she had prepared

he had stationed a few bodyguards at the entrance to keep her safe. When the bodyguards saw her rushing out of the villa, they

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