The Ex and Her Riches

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Briefly stunned, the chief lowered his gaze and gave his nose an awkward scratch. “No. I have been fully focused on this terrible attack on you and haven’t met any outsiders.”

Seeing through the chief’s expression, Gwendolyn and Cedrick exchanged glances.

“Fine. In that case, I have no further questions.”

Upon gaining Gwendolyn’s acceptance, the chief breathed a soft sigh of relief in front of the blackboard. He then used a tissue to wipe off the sweat that had broken out across his forehead out of anxiety.

While escorting Gwendolyn and Cedrick out of the police station, Neal asked, “The criminal who struck Ms. Harris behind the head is being punished. Do both of you want to see him?”

Gwendolyn shook her head in response. “Forget it. Just get the police to continue his severe punishment, Mr. Gray, Mr. Jenson and I have spent too much time in Astoria. It’s been a long time since we have seen the children, so we feel like going home.”

“All right then.” Neal gave her an understanding nod before turning toward Cedrick. “In that case, Mr. Jenson, do you want to bring the criminal back to Chanaea for questioning?”

Cedrick helped Gwendolyn walk with his arm wrapped around her waist. “Since Gwenny has asked you to punish him heavily, so be it. He is, after all, an Astorian citizen and not the mastermind. Going through the extradition process for just a henchman is too troublesome and entirely unnecessary.”

Neal nodded in agreement.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Jenson. Even though the lorry driver is now an Astorian citizen, I’ll make sure he gets the best medical care. Once he recovers, he will definitely be dealt with severely.”

However, Cedrick retorted in a nonchalant tone, “He’s nothing but a scapegoat planted at the very last minute.”

The words stunned Neal slightly. As the crown prince of Astoria, Cedrick’s insinuation wasn’t lost upon. him. Nonetheless, all he responded with was a wry smile.

Just as they left the police station and were about to enter the armored car to return to the hotel, Cedrick turned around and said, “Neal, your police chief isn’t on your side. You had better be careful as someone like this might impede your ascension to the throne.”

The moment he finished, Cedrick help Gwendolyn into the car before joining her inside.

After the door slammed shut, the pale-looking Neal was left standing in the dust.

As he watched the armored car gradually disappear, Neal discreetly gave the deputy police chief a call.

“Find out who your boss has met with recently, and be discreet about it.”

On the way back to the hotel, Cedrick and Gwendolyn didn’t say a word due to the presence of the Astorian police.

It wasn’t until the door to the presidential suite was closed behind him that Cedrick remarked, “From the police chief’s reaction, it’s clear that the person he met must be someone important. I’m guessing it was either Paul or Annie.”

faint smile as she locked gazes with him. “That is exactly

asked, “What do

partnerships Annie has on hand. As for everything else they have done, I’ll make them pay for it one by one due to

a peck. “We’ll do whatever you say, Gwenny.”

Hence, Cedrick carried her to the dry area in the bathroom and slowly wiped her body with a

them went

middle of the night, Gwendolyn couldn’t sleep well due to the dull pain in the back

that she just couldn’t open

fists, she felt rage swelling up within her

need to vent… to

“What’s wrong, Gwenny?”

sleeping lightly, could feel the sudden

and scrutinized

dissipated, she suddenly realized that she couldn’t speak or move

cases of sleep paralysis she

with all her might, she slowly drifted back into

Cedrick checked her breathing and noticed that it had returned to a steady state, he

of them slept peacefully in each other’s arms for the rest of the

out of bed and packing the next morning, they were sent to the airport in an armored police car.

of them safely boarded the plane home after an uneventful

hills in the distance, a sense of calm returned to her heart. She no longer remembered the sleep paralysis she experienced last night.

around hers. After pecking her on the cheeks, he

you to Astoria on this business trip. I would have gone mad to learn

sleepy, Hubby. Let me sleep in your arms. Wake me when we’re there.”

ahead and

on the flight, Gwendolyn and

arrival, Nico and Summer were already waiting at the airport.

even bought some flowers, making an occasion out of it. It felt as if she hadn’t seen them for

terminal holding

onto Gwendolyn’s arm and stuffed the fresh flowers into the latter’s

you have fun on your

honeymoon

attack in Astoria had been covered up, those in Chanaea were oblivious

and Summer peppered the couple with questions about the tourist sites they visited, having assumed