The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 333 Asking About Cedrick

The bitterness in Cedrick’s mouth was so thick that he could not even speak. He downed a whole glass of water before the bitterness subsided.

After taking the medicine, he felt drained. He collapsed against the bed frame. His eyelashes fluttered as his entire body trembled. He felt weak.

Treyton tucked the quilt around him. He rolled up his own sleeves to show Cedrick the red marks on his

arm.

“Look at this! I suffered on your behalf! My arm is all swollen.”

Then, he remembered that Cedrick’s eyes could not see. So, he grabbed Cedrick’s hand and ran his fingers along his arm for him to feel the bumps and cuts.

“Feel it! My arm is so swollen! So, please feel sorry for me, and stop causing any more trouble!”

Without any hesitation, Cedrick withdrew his hand swiftly and declared, “I’m not in the habit of touching

men.”

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Treyton laughed and countered in a teasing tone, “So, you’re in the habit of touching women?”

“I will not touch any woman other than Gwenny.”

There was no doubt in his voice, and his jaw was stubbornly set. It was a serious proclamation.

Treyton nodded, satisfied with Cedrick’s answer. “I’m glad to hear that. You must remember that Gwendolyn is the treasure of our family. If you upset her or make her sad in any way, her two other brothers and I will not let you get away with it!”

Cedrick pursed his lips and smiled at Treyton’s impassioned proclamation,

Any mention of Gwendolyn invoked a great joy in him.

Meanwhile, downstairs, the men from the Federal Bureau of Investigation were halted by the guards outside the gates of the villa. They were surprised to see Asher appear.

“Why is Mr. Asher here? Where is Mr. Jenson?”

“He is down with flu and fever. I’m taking care of him on behalf of my sister. You can deal with me directly,” replied Asher with a rather bored expression.

“Uh…”

The men exchanged awkward looks with each other. “Mr. Asher, it has always been Mr. Jenson who makes the decisions regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Besides, this is a top–secret matter. Just let us come in and meet Mr. Jenson.”

Asher’s expression remained unchanged. He glanced at the documents in the men’s hands and held out his hand for them. “Give me those documents. I’ll pass it over to him personally.”

not just about these documents. We must

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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his own. I’m not interested in the affairs of Federal Bureau

no

to any more

pressured, the men had no choice but to hand over the

get out of

but before he had even taken two steps, another commotion sounded

He had brought his

a nice invitation card, and yet, he refused to show up. Well, today, I’m here to invite

shouting at the guard, his voice obnoxiously

and headed back

he saw Asher approach. He smiled mischievously and said, “Hey! What is the eldest son of the Harris family doing at the

also has a fever

so that’s why.” Yael nodded in

sick now? It’s just a minor illness. It’s not like he was bedridden! Grandpa just keeps making up excuses to avoid coming

Asher is here. Don’t speak

hypocritically, “Although Cedrick is always hiding from his family, I understand the situation is rather crazy. I’m sorry you got caught up in

him and

that seriously ill, please let us come in. There will be a family luncheon at noon today at the

turned and winked

men moved into formation but

to force their way into

and said in a firm voice,

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this is

engaged to my sister. My soon–to- be brother–in–law knows that he must prioritize his health. You people, his so–called relatives, only care whether he is able to walk or not. Such cold–hearted

spoke up again. “You know very well whether or not Cedrick really wants to see you. Go on, then. I’m sure

“Asher, this matter…”

or justifications. It was clearly written on his face that he was not

was not angry, merely

feud with the Harris family, so he had no choice

He flashed his identification card at