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.”

no mind to her big brother’s grumbling and

Just give Mommy’s stories a

danced

convey a message

bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she

as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty as she

Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped the

Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including the

young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable

after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and

glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two

her

flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed

saw this as an opportunity to spread some juicy

insulting and

news and even asked Nico to withdraw

Cloudington Group incurred losses worth

With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration 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.

was utterly confused upon

Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him when I

frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold back from

CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I asked him why, he told me to ask my own

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

the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell

“Okay.”

wits, Jessamyn got out of bed, stepped onto the carpet, and, with a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. 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 out of

get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had

an absolute 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 it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work out. I swear

exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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