The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 689

On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

big brother’s

brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must give them

a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued despite his

exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he nodded

from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious

to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty as she

an aura of

Gwendolyn was surrounded by her

wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had

finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled

lamp, Cedrick

on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating on Cedrick’s handsome

lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace of

aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos during Charles’ blind date

an opportunity to spread

insulting and went far beyond just causing

caught wind of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico

incurred losses worth

with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old empires crumble into dust. How on earth did you manage

half-asleep, was utterly confused

this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even know what’s going

was building up inside him. He

vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression,

problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson.

questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where things went

“Okay.”

She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for the blind date with Charles at Hotel Bella, there was nothing

nothing more than a low-life. Not only did he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow her to bear

nightmare, with a mean streak a mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But

trying to

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