The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

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Underneath the dim moonlight, the corner of Charles‘ lips curled into a smile. With his sea- blue eyes, he stared at Gwendolyn’s leaving silhouette with an admirative gaze that bordered on obsession.

Despite hearing what he said, Gwendolyn didn’t turn around and quickened her pace instead.

Now that she had the serum, she had to hurry back to the lab.

She was worried about arousing Cedrick’s suspicions if she were to return too late.

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After washing up, Cedrick went to bed obediently, but sleep just wouldn’t come to him.

He stared into the dark of the night. His mind was unsettled by the frantic look on Gwendolyn’s face before she left.

All he could do was space out while looking out the window.

Two hours passed with no sign of Gwendolyn’s return. The growing concern he felt added to the emptiness in his heart.

He sat up and picked up his phone to give Gwendolyn a call to ascertain her safety. Coincidentally, he received one from Neville.

Considering the late hour, it definitely had to be something important.

Once the call connected, Neville spoke immediately. “I’m sorry, Boss. I’ve made a mistake. I’ve just gotten news from the high–security prison!”

Cedrick’s brows furrowed. “What happened?”

“Charles was released on bail yesterday!”

An icy glint flashed across Cedrick’s eyes a An icy glint flashed across Cedrick’s eyes as they emitted a murderous aura.

“Who bailed him out?”

“Mr. Asher of the Federal Bureau of Investigation!”

Asher?

Cedrick’s fingers quivered, and his phone slipped through them before he could end the call.

His breathing came to an abrupt stop. He felt as if someone had squeezed his heart and

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hear a reply, he grew worried. “Boss, you have to stay calm. Your health is everything. Don’t let your

much you hate Charles. She must have a reason for

interrupted him abruptly, as the outraged Cedrick didn’t want to

Gwendolyn had been acting strangely in recent days. He just didn’t pay much attention

had just heard a man’s voice in the background of

him, he ordered Nico to track Gwendolyn’s movement over the last few

he received all

up when he was released yesterday. Does this mean that

Gwendolyn rushed back

dragged up by her to

serum for further

emerged ten

of that, it won’t harm the patient post–injection.” Joshua handed her the data which he had printed out. “This is amazing! Where did you get the serum,

However, she didn’t answer Joshua’s question as she carefully studied the

any information on it, my advice is for you not to give it to Cedrick in haste. Leave it with me

Thanks for the

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all. Cedrick is really

smiling in response, Gwendolyn realized that it was

your night. I got to go now. Let me know

“Sure.”

nodded as he watched

returned to Harrick Villa

stood at

she carefully turn the knob and open the

Gwendolyn could sense a solemn

the sight of

dawn, the low temperature made the room feel chilly. Yet Cedrick was

cold, he didn’t seem bothered by it. Just like a

early? Why are you waiting for me on the couch? You didn’t even turn on the

grabbed a coral fleece jacket from the

she came into contact with his

and pained by the sight, she quickly rubbed both his hands and blew hot air on

didn’t resist. All he did was watch her quietly before saying in a deep