Chapter 226 The Truth

Cedrick sighed lightly. He felt immensely guilty thinking about William’s words.

“Hurry up and go. I’ve made her suffer so much in the past six months. I should give her something in return so I don’t feel too indebted to her.”

Nico hesitated to speak. You no longer owe Ms. Gwendolyn anything!

Nevertheless, Nico knew Cedrick loved Gwendolyn too much and would do everything he could to please her.

He’s expressing his love too humbly. Nico genuinely felt sorry for him, yet he was powerless to help.

When Gwendolyn woke up, the first thing she did was check her body for any visible hickeys.

The cotton quilt was neatly folded on the small couch.

It seemed Cedrick didn’t take advantage of her last night.

He was even willing to sleep on the couch. She realized he was quite a decent man, unlike the rumors she had heard about him.

Gwendolyn remembered everything that happened before she got drunk and passed out last night, but because of the effect of alcohol, her mind felt fuzzy.

The matter related to Cedrick was too peculiar. She reckoned she needed to investigate further.

When Gwendolyn learned Valentino had invited her for breakfast, she intended to refuse initially, but recalling Cedrick’s matter, she thought it would be best for her to go.

At the dining table, Gwendolyn chatted with Valentino, “Old Mr. Jenson, I heard Mr. Jenson came back only half a year ago. I met him in person last night. He’s quite handsome, but why are there rumors that he looks hideous?”

a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites

probed further, “Has he always looked

course.” He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face

just thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to see if there

afraid there aren’t any. He hates

photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent

way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at The

in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every day.

and battered, also half a year ago. Is

she made

believe you took the initiative to contact me,

a solemn expression, Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today mainly to

“I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about

Cedrick return to the Jenson

line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t

that case, do you notice

a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he

“Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a

villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was fighting for power with Uncle Yael, he

asking so many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire much useful

with Triss

front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between you

Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William,

was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone.

fake? What if they found someone with a similar

considered her words carefully. “That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning

was also one thing that baffled

of the car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s

concealed his emotions when he looked at her, she couldn’t help but sense that he knew her. Furthermore, his small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why doesn’t he have any scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would definitely leave scars, and it’s

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