The Ex and Her Riches

Nico was rendered speechless by Cedrick’s lecture. However, instead of getting upset, he laughed foolishly. “You’re right, Cedrick. Every word you say is a famous quote, and I’ll listen to you without question.”

He didn’t mind being reprimanded as long as his salary wasn’t deducted.

Concealing what was on his mind, he smiled ingratiatingly at Cedrick.

Cedrick stared at him. “You enjoy being reprimanded? Do you have a masochistic tendency?”

Nico replied, “No. I only enjoy being reprimanded by you.”

Disgusted by Nico’s cheesy remarks, Cedrick felt goosebumps crawling all over his skin. Hence, he quickly dismissed Nico, “Stop wasting time. ‘Go and do your push-ups and after that, do a handstand against the wall. Time yourself. I won’t be watching you.”

“Got it,” Nico responded cheerfully. “Rest assured that I will behave myself, Cedrick. Even if you’re not watching, I’ll finish it properly without missing a second.”

Cedrick eyed him coldly and said nothing else.

Doing push-ups and handstands against the wall were good ways to build a strong physique. It was not a difficult feat for Nico though it could be quite tiring.

The only sounds in the office were the noise of Cedrick typing away on his keyboard and Nico’s occasional heavy panting.

Doing a handstand for more than four hours straight was a challenge much more intense than push-ups.

Sweat trickled down Nico’s body, dripping onto the wooden floor in front of him and seeping into his eyes, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Just like that, he spent almost half of the morning doing a handstand in Cedrick’s office.

After holding on for two hours, Nico found the veins on his muscular arms bulging from the exertion. His breathing also became increasingly labored as his arms trembled.

Cedrick observed Nico through the corner of his eye while sorting out the documents at hand.

Unlike Craig, the former deputy director, Nico had no complaints at all when enduring the high-intensity handstand.

and disciplined by strict teachers at the training camp started to resurface in Cedrick’s

an innocent and honest guy just like Nico. Although he was

after being promoted to deputy director and becoming the head of the

if Nico will become like that in the future…

of thought ended there, Cedrick capped his

clearly exhausted

struggling when you’re only halfway there. Do you resent me

his posture as he replied with difficulty, “You’re training me for my own good. I’ve been on missions for the past year and haven’t been training on my own. I

and honest, unlike Craig’s deliberate

never resent Cedrick or develop such rebellious thoughts

His life would end at the age of ten, and he would never have the luxury to enjoy the comfortable life he had

and he was confident that he would never hesitate even if Cedrick were

sweat blurring his eyesight and being upside down, Nico couldn’t see Cedrick’s expression clearly. Nevertheless, he still gritted his teeth and tried to

water. “Get up and pause the timer. I’ll note down the remaining time. Do watch your mouth in the future, for I’ll double the punishment time

“Thank you, Cedrick.”

landed on his

sore and weak, and as soon as he stabilized himself,

holding the glass of water, in shock. His eyes, which were already bloodshot from the

glass of water and handed

He was confused, for Cedrick

he finished the glass of water. Am I going to end up like Craig, who

while maintaining his usual aloof demeanor. “You’re about to be promoted to deputy director soon, and everyone will have to address you respectfully. Say, Mr. Larson, are you looking down on the water I poured for

scared Nico to no end.

to become the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I will always remember your kindness and will forever be your subordinate,

Cedrick’s lips as he patiently extended his hand which was holding the glass. “You’re also my

up, deeply moved by Cedrick’s words. “Yes. We’re comrades,

one go for he was too thirsty.