The Ex and Her Riches

As they had covered up the news of the accident and the ambush, nobody else knew about it.

Annie’s question sounded as though she was genuinely concerned about Gwendolyn’s well-being.

Gwendolyn was so tired that she decided to ignore Annie by keeping her eyes closed and pretending to be asleep.

“It’s nothing major. She’ll get discharged in two days,” Cedrick replied coldly, then fiddled with his wristwatch. “Fate sure loves bringing us together, Paul. We’ve only been in Astoria for a few days, but we’ve run into you so many times now.”

We ran into him at the museum, on the streets, and even when Gwendolyn is secretly staying at the hospital. Are those encounters really just coincidences, or is there more to it?

“Yeah, it sure does. Well, Ms. Harris and Annie are women, and women love shopping, so it makes sense that we would run into each other often. As for this encounter, I just happened to bring Annie here for a checkup.” Paul said with a chuckle. He then shifted his gaze toward Gwendolyn. “Ms. Harris’ condition seems rather serious. I wonder if it’s due to her overworking lately. If that’s the case, how about you hand me Dovil Group’s collaboration contract so I can help relieve some of her burdens?”

Cedrick shot him an icy-cold glance. “I don’t need an outsider worrying about my wife.”

The look on Paul’s face changed slightly as he replied, “Yes, you’re right. I shouldn’t have said that. However, I would like to talk to Ms. Harris about the collaboration contract now that I’m here. Ms. Harris, are you sure you don’t want to reconsider it?”

Gwendolyn opened her eyes and tried to sit upright in bed.

Cedrick quickly stepped forward and helped support her back with a pillow.

“There’s nothing wrong with you wanting the collaboration contract, Mr. Hall.”

Paul’s eyes lit up when he heard that.

Gwendolyn then let out a snort as she continued, “However, you will have to take it from me through legitimate means. If you resort to underhanded methods, then I shall respond in kind.”

Paul’s tense expression and slightly twitching lips made it obvious that he was displeased.

tense, Annie tried her best to defuse the situation.

“Ms. Harris-”

needs to get some rest, and she can’t rest well if there are too many people in here. Please leave, you two,” Cedrick

anyway, he called out

walked toward the

“Do take care, Ms. Harris. You’ve spent the past twenty years living a smooth and comfortable life, but life won’t be complete without experiencing

experiencing some challenges soon, Ms. Annic. Do be careful when walking in heels. You’ll be surprised at how easily a

a sweet smile, “Thank you for your concern, Ms.

an arm around Annie’s waist and led her out of the ward.

when the

flowers on the nightstand and said, “Have someone throw these out. Don’t even touch them.”

would have done that even if

nurse to dispose of those items and disinfect the nightstand with

how likely do you think Paul is behind this attack?”

rose to sixty percent after they showed up

glass of water and fed it to her. “In that case, I suspect him slightly more than you do. I’d say my level of suspicion is

extra ten percent come

a medical checkup and came in a hurry after finding out about your hospitalization, they wouldn’t have bought so many gifts in advance. It’s obvious that they have been keeping an eye on us and came over after finding out about your hospitalization.”

all merely speculations until we obtain solid

to waltz in here and demand the collaboration contract means he must have destroyed all evidence beforehand. It’s a common tactic employed by Ospean nobility,” Cedrick said calmly while gazing at the sunset outside the window.

into the room, Cedrick felt no comfort from

so his mood was largely dependent

said. “Harris Group still needs to collaborate with Dovil Group. If Neal can’t find

going to let the mastermind get away with this?”

me! “We will return the favor if we are able to obtain any evidence to prove