The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 304 Devastated

+15 Bonus

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.

******

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

1/5

61%

Chapter 304 Devastated

ripped it apart.

+15 Bonus

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

there was still no answer, he continued, “Ms. Gwendolyn knows how much you hate Charles. She

interrupted him abruptly, as the outraged

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

of that, he had just heard a man’s voice in the background of his call

to suffocate him, he ordered

received

this mean that she went to meet him at

Gwendolyn rushed back to the

was dragged up by

handing him the blue serum for further

emerged ten minutes

my preliminary tests, I can see that it is capable of suppressing the S404 RNA virus. On top of that, it won’t harm the patient post–injection.” Joshua handed her the data which he had printed

equally delighted. However, she

my advice is for you not to give it to Cedrick in haste. Leave it with me so that I can study it

right. Thanks for the

111

2/5

Chapter 304 Devastated

+15 Bonus

is really lucky to have someone like you do everything you

response, Gwendolyn realized that it was midnight

interrupting your night. I got to go now. Let me know if there’s any progress with the

“Sure.”

as he watched Gwendolyn hurry

Villa as fast as she

herself down from the excitement, she stood at the villa entrance to tidy up

then did she carefully turn the knob and open

sense a solemn aura within it, causing her to turn on the

did, she was gripped by the sight of a grim–looking figure seated on

low temperature made the room feel chilly. Yet Cedrick was just wearing a

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

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

the coat stand and put it on

she came into contact with his body, she

his hands and blew hot air on them

he did was watch her quietly before saying in a deep voice, “I couldn’t sleep until I know that you have returned