The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

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?”

Valentino replied without the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t like that, so he deliberately spread the rumor.”

“I see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has he always looked like this?”

a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I

any. He hates

Maverick.

Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at

He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I

returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a

she made

believe you took the initiative to contact

expression, Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today

tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want

to the Jenson residence half a year

a moment. “It’s been quite some time.

do you notice

rarely returned home, especially after

go home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half

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

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

some small talk with Triss before hanging

why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did sparks fly between you two last

trying to wrap her mind around that matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William,

was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances

the body is fake? What if they found someone with a similar physique

words carefully. “That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay

one thing

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

as Maverick.

to ask Asher

building. The decorations there were basically complete, and in a few days, they could pick a good day to move all the operations from