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

Nico. Although he was aggressive, he had a kind

and becoming the head of

if Nico will become like

his train of thought ended there, Cedrick capped

at Nico who was near the wall, clearly exhausted and on the verge of collapsing

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

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

honest, unlike Craig’s

would never resent Cedrick or develop such rebellious thoughts toward the latter.

all, if it weren’t for Cedrick back then, he might have died on the chaotic battlefield at the borderlands. His life would end at the age of ten, and

would never hesitate even if Cedrick were

being upside down, Nico couldn’t see Cedrick’s expression clearly. Nevertheless, he still gritted his teeth and tried to push his body’s potential to the

around the desk, and gracefully poured a cup of warm water. “Get up and pause the timer. I’ll note down the remaining time. Do watch your mouth

“Thank you, Cedrick.”

Nico landed on his feet agilely but still

arms were so sore and weak, and as soon as he

Cedrick, who was holding the glass of water, in shock. His eyes, which were already bloodshot from the sweat, turned

Boss just pour me a glass of water and

not know how to react. He was confused, for Cedrick was being exceptionally nice despite the punishment the latter

the glass of water. Am I going to end up like Craig, who was tortured in this same office the other

to deputy director soon, and

taunt scared Nico to no end. Panicking, he

that I’m able to become the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I will always remember

he patiently extended his hand which was holding the glass. “You’re also my comrade, my family, and my brother,” he

We’re comrades, family, and

chugged it down in one go for he