The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 217 Someone She Likes

Gwendolyn believed what she said was beyond reproachable and highly reasonable.

She figured Cedrick, as a member of the wealthy and conservative Jenson family and the current head of the household, naturally placed great faith in such superstitions.Wearing a sincere look, she waited quietly for Cedrick’s response.

Cedrick, leaning back in his chair, wiped off the coffee stain on his lips, regaining his usual dignified poise.

“Ms. Harris, a priest once read my fortune as well. He told me I have a prosperous and resilient destiny which is particularly good at countering a jinxed destiny like yours. It seems we are a perfect match for one another.”

Gwendolyn was momentarily rendered speechless. She continued smiling, but rage was actually boiling within her.

While contemplating whether she should utter the phrase “To h*ll with you!” at him, she gritted her teeth and spoke with a sweet voice. “What a coincidence!”

Cedrick nodded slightly, but he put down the coffee, not daring to take another sip.

Gwendolyn was reluctant to leave without accomplishing her goal, so she made up a worse excuse. “To be honest, I’m sure my father lied to you about something. During one intimate session with my ex-husband, I accidentally passed out and was admitted to the hospital. The doctor mentioned my health was poor and that I was infertile. I probably won’t be able to carry any children in this lifetime. My ex-husband divorced me because he disdained my inability to conceive.”

Cedrick, who was sitting with his back to her, discreetly took a deep breath.

He felt relieved that he hadn’t continued drinking the coffee and that he didn’t have a heart condition. Otherwise, he might suffer a heart attack on the spot.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn kept up her pretense, adding in a regretful tone, “As the head of the household, it’s vital for you to ensure the continuity of your lineage, Mr. Jenson. I truly cannot contribute to the Jenson family in this respect. Therefore, we should annul this marriage. Otherwise, I would feel guilty for becoming the Jenson family’s undoing.” Not only is my destiny unfavorable, but I’m also infertile, and that implies a discordant sex life. Having said so much, he must be, at the very least, discontented, right?

Cedrick took some time to collect himself before replying hoarsely, “I’m not fond of children, so it’s fine if you can’t have children, Ms. Harris. I’m also swamped with work most of the time, so if you aren’t interested in engaging in intimate activities, we can abstain from doing it.”

Gwendolyn was stumped. Seriously? He’s able to endure all this? I’m not the only woman who can marry into the Jenson family, so why is he going to such lengths to trouble me?

She gnashed her teeth and asked as calmly as possible, “It seems you’re in favor of the marriage arrangement. So, did Old Mr. Jenson decide this marriage on his own, or were you interested in me from the beginning?”

Cedrick responded, “My grandfather made the decision, but I have no objections.”

an obedient grandson? Do you listen to everything your grandfather tells you? If he asks you to eat sh*t, will you do it too?

him as much as she could, and she just couldn’t bear

Cedrick deeply disgusted her.

impression of him was so negative that

bother to waste another breath talking to him. Gwendolyn got to her feet, straightened out the wrinkles on her

marriage arrangement. I believe you won’t want to marry a woman who is not devoted to you. Sooner or later, I will call off this marriage. If you can fulfill my wish and support me in front of Old Mr. Jenson, I’ll owe you a favor. That way, we can still be friends in the future. That’s all I

Cedrick never turned around.

statement about her having someone she liked stung him to the

eyes gradually dimmed as the color drained

as she exited the

swiftly toward the back door. That looks like… Nico? But

found it strange and was baffled by

been drinking that day, so she couldn’t have made mistakes like last night. That person was

her head

she remembered him mentioning that he was going to serve

if Cedrick was Nico’s new superior. Is Cedrick also a

of Investigation wore a mask and was hideous. Perhaps that may

those speculations didn’t concern her. She was determined to

quietly observed everything happening at the

up at the window of

dashed all the way upstairs. He nearly overshot when he arrived at the entrance

his chest,

ran into her when I

word. The atmosphere inside

him. “Boss,

someone she likes.” His voice was soft, and the expression in his eyes was

for her once would earn him a place in her heart, but that seemed

half a year, and she already likes someone