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.

work injury,” Joshua assured them. “Cedrick has promised to cover all medical expenses and provide triple compensation. So,

reassured by Joshua’s promise, the guards heaved a sigh of relief

the necessary

bedside and gazed at her serene sleeping face, the memory of her awe–inspiring combat skills filled his

when are you coming back? If

the next day because of

following Cedrick’s instructions, Joshua prepared a

showed no signs of rejection and obediently consumed the oatmeal. In fact, she exuded the grace and poise of a privileged

consumed the oatmeal. He then proceeded to recount the events

night shift, and you managed to injure four

was genuinely worried about the state of the lab if Gwendolyn continued

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

Desperate

and two other guards stationed at Valentino’s villa to

couldn’t simply enter. So,

finished the call, Gwendolyn received a message from

there was a delay in the

sent her photos of his tent at the border and him having a campfire with a few

business trip, but I can’t fall asleep because I miss you so much. I will do my best to forcefully suppress the unrest on this side of

wave of relief wash over her when she learned that he

a resolution to Annie’s problem before his

up, and left the laboratory quickly to

a leisurely stroll outside the villa after lunch. Just then, she noticed something different

at the gate, and

the

you going,

cooped up at Mount Tranquil for the past few days. I would love to head outside

Ms. Harris has instructed you to call and inform her when you want to leave the place. After all, you are

me as a guest

guards bowed respectfully, “You are a guest, of

convince them to make an exception; no matter what she said,