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.”

her eyes. “Stop

edged his chapped lips close to the mouthpiece. He whispered, “Get Asher to bail me out, then cancel

me.”

hearing his words,

problem. However, that’s the

his gaze, appearing to be hurt by her response. “I guess you really took a liking to him. Don’t worry; I only require

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need the Harris family’s

of Cedrick’s and my engagement too lightly. It is not something I get to break off on

jest. You’re the sweetheart of the Harris family. It would probably only cost a little money to pull out of

pursed her red lips and

them. Bail

and fell silent for a

clenched her fist so tightly that the blue veins were visible

Have 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

the latter found out that she was planning

for me. I don’t wish to disappoint

Charles‘

long while. In fact, he had probably not expected

I can’t come to an agreement with you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having

shock, and his emotions

slammed his fists against the soundproof glass, his metal handcuffs rattling

Don’t you want to know about his illness? He doesn’t have long to live! He’s going to die! That sliver of time

soon had the

words; you will come running back to me

echoed eerily in the visiting room, not stopping until the prison guard zapped his waist with the electroshock baton. The strong electric current

glass worked as intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of his

look back.

source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is

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