Chapter 320 The Investigation Begins

Cedrick’s gaze

darkened. The blue serum that Charles gave….

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Alas, his thoughts were interrupted when a bleary–eyed Gwendolyn gently tugged at the hem of his shirt. “What’s on your mind, Ceddy?”

“Oh, it’s nothing,” the man calmly replied as he turned around and held her hand. “I was just thinking about something delicious to cook for you.”

“I taught you well in Fairlake, so I’m confident in your culinary skills. I’ll enjoy eating whatever you cook for me,” Gwendolyn mumbled as she curled her lips into a half smile. “That reminds me… The employment contract we signed back then has yet to expire.”

Cedrick instantly stiffened. D*mn… Why did she have to bring up my dark past? I was forced to sign that contract, for goodness‘ sake.

The next second, he lifted the blanket and pinned Gwendolyn down. “Why? How long more do you want to enslave me, Gwenny?”

The latter slowly opened her eyes and chuckled. “I won’t. The name on that contract was Maverick Wright. It has nothing to do with you.”

Besides, I’ve changed a lot since. I can’t bear to bully Cedrick now. My only wish is to get his condition cured as soon as possible so we can live happily ever after.

“Go back to sleep. I’ll wake you once the food’s ready,” Cedrick said contentedly before kissing Gwendolyn’s forehead and leaving for the kitchen to prepare the meal.

Just like that, two days went by peacefully.

On the third day, however, everything changed.

Gwendolyn was working in her office in the afternoon when she received yet another unknown call, this time from overseas.

Upon realizing it was Charles‘ number, she frowned and picked up the phone, albeit with great reluctance. Argh! There goes my good mood!

“What is it?” she snapped.

Charles merely chuckled on the other end. “It’s been several days since we last met, Gwen. Do you miss me?”

“I’m hanging up if there’s nothing else.”

“Please don’t. I was only asking. Have you thought about the two terms I offered?”

-After a brief silence, Gwendolyn spoke up. “Not yet. I need more time to think about it.”

retorted, clearly losing his patience. “Don’t you dare treat me like a fool,

engagement with Cedrick. As such, I have

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off or stalling for time. You’ll come

Gwendolyn was beyond annoyed. Oh, there’s no way I’d let Charles off the hook… I’ll unleash hell on him once

just as she was about to hang up the phone, she suddenly recalled that Charles had

“Are you overseas, Charles?”

you know how long my recovery took when he almost beat me to death the last time? That’s why I decided

my

wouldn’t that make you scum of the earth?” Gwendolyn said through gritted teeth. “I can’t believe this is

Jenson. I

that, Gwendolyn recomposed herself and continued to probe.

so happy that you care about me! However, my location is a secret. I shall wait

to tell her what she

summoned

out anything

when it’s overseas. That said, I think Charles‘ mother is no small fry. Otherwise, why would she need to hide and

contemplation. “Hmm… I guess

serum isn’t a local product. In that case, Icould start by locating Charles‘ mother and then attempt to

formidable if he managed to stand out from his brothers and rise to power. Wouldn’t it be tricky to

Gwendolyn didn’t

come on. Craig isn’t the only person in the Newton family, is he? Help me ask Jasmine and Triss out. Tell them I’d

“Got it, Ms. Gwendolyn.”

Cedrick to inform him that

a few more hours till it was time to knock off, she finally packed

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dinner appointment.

had gotten used to eating at five–star hotels, Gwendolyn brought them to

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as ever, the two women began chatting excitedly

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