The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 227 I Can Take The Pain

The next day, Nico entered the CEO’s office at Jenson Group, his expression downtrodden.

Yesterday, he had visited all the racecourses in Salinsburgh and finally found a whip specifically designed for taming fierce and wild horses.

After placing it on Jenson’s desk, he said, “This whip is quite rough in texture. Please handle it with care, Boss.”

Cedrick lapsed into thoughtful silence before keeping it away.

Nico, expressing his concern, reminded Jenson once again. “Boss, if Ms. Gwendolyn intends to whip you tonight, please don’t put up a strong front. Instead, try to look aggrieved, scream in pain, and shed a few tears to invoke her sympathy.”

Cedrick nodded in response. His mind was occupied with thoughts on how to approach the conversation with Gwendolyn later that evening.

Cedrick’s apparent lack of concern over his warning caused Nico to feel anxious.

However, upon reflection, he realized if Cedrick was not afraid of being physically harmed, why should he worry about him?

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn went about her usual routine at Angle Corporation, focusing on the preparations before work.

She remained busy throughout the day and nothing unusual happened. Before leaving work, she received the information Asher had finished compiling and faxed it to her.

Gwendolyn printed all the documents and studied them closely. Her expression turned more and more icy as she went through all the information.

The information showed that Cedrick did make a trip to Hawen a few months ago.

With no existing business connections between the Jenson family and Hawen, Gwendolyn struggled to find a plausible reason for Cedrick’s visit, apart from the possibility of him undergoing plastic surgery. Does that mean Cedrick lied to me last night?

While she was contemplating, William knocked on her door and came in. “Ms. Gwendolyn, Nico just came by and said Mr. Jenson would like to invite you to have dinner at the villa after work. He will personally cook for you. Would you like to go?”

“Sure,” Gwendolyn answered with a flinch.

Since it was difficult for her to investigate, she thought it would be better if she could test the waters directly.

After tidying up her desk, she stuffed the documents into her bag and grabbed her coat from the rack. She then glanced at William and said, “It’s time to leave. Let’s go.”

aback but

in the Jenson residence. She had to

and a few other bodyguards were already waiting for

Nico respectfully bowed slightly. “Ms. Gwendolyn, it’s been

I saw you before I left Cedrick’s villa

Err…

moment before diverting to another topic.

away and walked into

urgent mission tonight. After dinner, he’ll need to leave the city for the operation. It’ll be

mean?” Gwendolyn cast

to say more. He

words piqued Gwendolyn’s curiosity, but seeing that he was unwilling to provide further explanation, she decided not to press him any

was about to knock on

could fully see the situation inside, someone emerged from behind, grasping her wrist and pulling her

herself wrapped in a familiar and comforting embrace, and the

he was anxious.

shirt, his lips pressed tightly together, but he did not utter

arms, he staggered backward, his knees slowly sinking,

realization washed over her.

a statement and

right. That’s me.” Cedrick did

in her glistening eyes,

looked up to rein in the tears that

were never dead, yet you didn’t come to find me. Instead, you deliberately orchestrated an emotionally manipulative will just to witness my misery? Just look at how easily I could be fooled.

“No, Gwenny. I…”

interjected, “Shut up! You don’t deserve to call me Gwenny. I thought you

and apologized, “I’m sorry. It was my mistake last night. I should have been honest but hesitated. But I

realized I saw through your acting and was on the verge of uncovering the

dumb for a moment, realizing she had partially