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.”

bother concealing the disgust in her eyes. “Stop wasting my

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

me.”

hearing his words, Gwendolyn

bail you out, no problem. However, that’s the only condition I will fulfill.

response. “I guess you really took a liking to him. Don’t worry; I only require protection. The Newton family was seized by Craig after my little incident.

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abandon me. I need the Harris family’s protection when I get out of here

remained icy. “You take the matter of Cedrick’s and my engagement too lightly. It is not something I get to break off on

only cost a little money to pull out

red lips

his secrets? I guarantee you will want to hear them. Bail me out, cancel your engagement, and marry me.

and fell silent for a

that the blue veins were visible under her pale

Have you made up your

I have.” Gwendolyn lifted her eyes and stared at Charles with a determined expression. “I absolutely hate it when others twist my arm and threaten me!

she was planning

so much for me. I don’t wish to disappoint him, nor

Charles‘ face instantly

for a long while. In fact, he had probably not expected Gwendolyn to

agreement with you, Mr. Newton. Goodbye.” Having said that, Gwendolyn hung up. She

of shock,

fists against the soundproof glass, his metal

have long to live! He’s going to die! That

the prison guard soon

pressed onto the ground. “Gwendolyn! Mark my words; you will come running back to me sooner

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

intended. Gwendolyn heard nothing of his screams and

look back.

softly. Another source of information regarding Cedrick’s condition is

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