The Ex and Her Riches

Apart from learning that Cedrick was on a business trip, Annie also stumbled upon another good news.

Xander, the younger scion of the Jenson family who had been banished from Salinsburgh by Cedrick, had returned.

She could use this news to her advantage and prepare her next move.

As night fell, Annie stood by the window, her smile both enchanting and venomous.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn, who had enjoyed a respite from her manic episodes for several days, finally succumbed to exhaustion and fell into a deep sleep in the laboratory. However, her slumber caused her illness to relapse.

Joshua, who was physically weak, stood no chance against Gwendolyn, the martial arts expert. Hence, he could only observe helplessly from the sidelines, unable to intervene. He summoned the few guards who were present during the late hours to spar with Gwendolyn.

When Gwendolyn was in her maniac state, she displayed immense physical strength. As a result, the guards had to avoid causing her harm while protecting themselves from injury at the same time, which was a challenging task for them.

Joshua’s eyes widened with trepidation as he witnessed the guards swiftly succumbing to Gwendolyn’s blows.

Undeterred by their battered and swollen faces, the dedicated guards did not give up.

The confrontation soon transformed from a sparring session into a one–sided cathartic release of pent–up frustration.

After a grueling two hours, Gwendolyn was utterly drained and fell into a deep sleep once again.

Joshua watched in fear and awe as the scene unfolded before him. The guards, bearing visible injuries, were miserable.

“Prof. Mallory, can this be considered a work–related injury?” one of the guards asked.

“Mrs. Jenson is truly formidable. Just look at what she’s done to my face,” another guard added.

“She’s such a scary woman!”

The guards‘ voices were filled with sorrow and frustration as they complained tearfully.

Joshua clicked his tongue as he marveled at Cedrick’s remarkable feat of engaging in a two–hour spar with the ferocious Gwendolyn without sustaining any injuries. His admiration for the man deepened as he was in awe of the latter’s combat skills.

“Cedrick has promised to cover all medical expenses and provide triple compensation. So, the beating you

heaved a sigh

made the necessary preparations for Gwendolyn’s

bedside and gazed at her serene sleeping face, the memory of her

you coming back? If

at noon the next day because

Cedrick’s instructions, Joshua prepared a nourishing

no signs of rejection and obediently consumed the oatmeal. In fact, she exuded the grace and poise of a privileged heiress, a stark contrast to

bedside and observed Gwendolyn as she consumed the oatmeal. He then proceeded to recount the events of the

few guards on the night shift, and you managed to injure four of them last night. What’s going to happen

if Gwendolyn continued to

sense of remorse and proposed a solution. “Can I transfer a few

problem. Desperate times call for

promptly summoned Elven, Ezra, and two other guards stationed at Valentino’s villa to guard the laboratory. They were initially assigned to

ordinary people couldn’t simply enter. So,

as she finished the call, Gwendolyn received a message

expected, there was a delay in the

and him having a campfire with a few

texted: Darling, it’s hard to find spices and seasoning at the border, but the roasted rabbit tastes delightful. Nevertheless, it can’t compare to your fantastic cooking. It’s only the second night of my business trip, but I can’t fall asleep

wave of relief wash over

find a resolution to Annie’s problem before his return, allowing them to

she got up, freshened up, and left the

outside the villa after lunch.

at the gate, and they didn’t seem

Annie nonchalantly approached the gate, she was stopped by the

are you going,

few days. I would love to head outside to catch up with some

and inform her when you want to leave the place. After all, you are our guest, and we should ensure your safety. We will also arrange for guards to accompany

away. “Does she see me as a guest or

guards bowed respectfully, “You

matter what she said,