The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 272 Three Conditions

Weighed down by the handcuffs and leg shackles, every step he took was excruciatingly slow.

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The parts of his arms and neck not covered by his sleeves were peppered with bruises. His skin was rough, and his beard was unkempt. Compared to the refined and sensual appearance he had once sported, he was like a completely different person.

If it wasn’t for that pair of uniquely blue eyes, Gwendolyn would not have recognized him.

Through the glass panel that separated them, Charles met her

gaze and picked up the phone.

Mirroring his actions, Gwendolyn brought the phone to her ear.

“Long time no see, Gwen. You look surprised. Have you forgotten me already?‘

Expressionless, Gwendolyn spoke in a frigid tone. “I didn’t come here to hear you reminisce about old times. If you aren’t going to talk, I’ll be taking my leave.”

Charles quirked his lip playfully and tutted. “How cold of you. You really do only care about your little pet.”

When he saw Gwendolyn make a move to put down the phone, he hurriedly added, “Okay, okay! I’ll get to the point.” He narrowed his eyes, his smile becoming twisted and strange. In a raspy voice, he said, “Gwen, although I’m in prison right now, I know better than anyone else that your current fiancé, Cedrick, is actually your former husband from Fairlake. He’s your beloved pet, am I right?”

Although Gwendolyn smiled coldly, she was slightly taken aback by his comment. “This is news to me. Where did you hear that from?”

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“You don’t have to play dumb. I just find it baffling that he would dare get engaged to you despite being so severely ill.”

Instantly, Gwendolyn’s expression turned serious as she slapped the table fiercely. “What else do you know? What illness does he have?”

Charles smiled eerily. “I know everything about him. Apart from me, I reckon not many are aware of this.”

“What do you want for your information?” Gwendolyn swiftly calmed down and regained her composure.

Charles applauded. “Quick to catch on as usual. That’s the Gwen I love. It doesn’t take much effort to converse with you.”

concealing the disgust in her eyes. “Stop wasting my time and

Charles‘ blue eyes were unfathomably dark as he edged his chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered,

me.”

his words,

problem. However, that’s the only condition I will fulfill. Don’t even think about

liking to him. Don’t worry; I only require protection. The Newton family

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fame, Craig decided to abandon me. I need the Harris family’s protection when I get out of here

icy. “You take the matter of Cedrick’s and my engagement

family. It would probably only cost a little money to pull out of the engagement. I’m sure Asher would allow it if that’s

her red lips and fell

aren’t you curious about his secrets? I guarantee you will want to hear them. Bail me

her head and fell silent for

clenched her fist so tightly that the blue veins were visible under her pale

you made up your

eyes and stared at Charles with a determined expression. “I absolutely hate it when others twist my arm and threaten me! You want me to cancel my engagement and marry you? Dream

had already hurt Cedrick once, back in Fairlake. If the latter found out that she

me. I don’t wish to

Charles‘ face instantly

stunned for a long while. In fact, he had probably not

Mr. Newton. Goodbye.”

eyes were full of shock, and his emotions

against the soundproof glass, his metal handcuffs

He’s going to

prison guard soon had

you will come running back to me sooner or later.

zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current made Charles‘

as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of

look back.

softly. Another source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is cut off. It seems

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