Chapter 320 The Investigation Begins

Cedrick’s gaze

darkened. The blue serum that Charles gave….

+25 Bonus

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.”

time?” Charles retorted, clearly losing his patience. “Don’t you dare treat

I call off my engagement with Cedrick. As such, I have to ensure everything’s in place for us to deal with the aftermath and minimize

O

1/4

The Investigation

+25 Bonus

brushing me off or stalling for time.

annoyed. Oh, there’s no way I’d let Charles off the hook… I’ll unleash hell on him once Cedrick’s cured! I want him to suffer

hang up the phone, she suddenly recalled that Charles had

“Are you overseas, Charles?”

lackey of yours keeps trying to catch me. Do you know how long my recovery took when he almost beat me to death the last time? That’s why I decided

my

he’s a lackey, wouldn’t that make you scum of the earth?” Gwendolyn said through gritted teeth. “I can’t believe this is the decorum you’re left with after being in the high–security prison for

I was wrong. Please don’t be mad,

Gwendolyn recomposed herself and continued

Charles visibly cheered up. “Oh, I’m so happy that you care about me! However, my location is a secret.

ended the call. Since the man refused to tell her what

summoned Elven

you found out anything

the information when it’s overseas. That said, I

I guess I’ll have to find the time to

a local product. In that case, Icould start by locating Charles‘ mother and then attempt to find the antidote to the $404 RNA

anything, though? He must be rather formidable if he managed to stand out from

Gwendolyn didn’t

the only person in the Newton family, is he? Help me ask Jasmine and Triss out.

“Got it, Ms. Gwendolyn.”

Elven left the room, Gwendolyn texted Cedrick to inform him that she wouldn’t be home

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

|||

O

2/4

Tue, Jun

320 The

dinner appointment.

hotels, Gwendolyn brought them to a barbecue restaurant in the commercial district for

+25 Bonus

as ever, the two women began chatting excitedly the second they entered the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255