The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

His words, however, made the other three men in the room look at him with a new level of respect. Having such resolve is quite admirable. He’s indeed a rare good man.

At that moment, Cedrick’s mind was only filled with two thoughts, which were to endure the pain and finish copying Precepts for Men. He didn’t have the time to spare to notice the other three men’s facial expressions.

He took a deep breath, trying his best to get himself accustomed to the prolonged agony.

However, when he started writing, every alphabet was untidy, like little tadpoles wagging their tails.

The room was eerily quiet.

Only the sound of Cedrick’s labored breathing could be heard.

Looking at his trembling hands, Kieran saw Cedrick had finished copying the first line. He reckoned the latter had adapted to the level seven pain, so he abruptly increased the stimulus to level eight.

The pain in his abdomen intensified without warning, quickly spreading throughout his body.

Cedrick shuddered, shaking more violently now, causing the word he was writing to become crooked.

His quivering right hand could barely hold the pen.

He looked up at Kieran, who sat beside the labor pain machine.

When Kieran met Cedrick’s gaze, mockery filled his eyes again. “Can’t take it anymore, Mr. Jenson? You can still quit now if you want.”

Asher and Treyton sat quietly at one side. Their eyes darkened in unison. Anyone can boast as they like, but not everyone can endure the real torment and anguish.

While the brothers were feeling disappointed, Cedrick shook his head and forced the words through his clenched teeth. “I-I just wanted to ask if you have any requirements for the handwriting. M-My handwriting doesn’t look very good. I-If it’s not up to par, I-I can rewrite.”

Kieran was slightly taken aback as he stared at Cedrick for some time. Evidently, he didn’t expect the latter to be trying to ask about that. “No requirements. We only need you to finish copying the precepts.”

It would be an almost impossible task for him to maintain clear and neat handwriting while having to bear with such agony.

Although Kieran was determined to put Cedrick to the test, he wasn’t inhumane.

in relief, bit his lower lip, and continued

the tip of his nose, dripped onto

by as Treyton observed quietly from the

the latter to write. Feeling sorry for Cedrick, Treyton gazed at

were directed at Cedrick. “When the pain reaches level ten, you’ll suffer

time, he didn’t augment the pain level without warning like

Cedrick a heads-up to allow

also did so very

the anguish felt

his entire body caused him to let out a muffled grunt. His consciousness faded a little, and he

impatient and restless from the wait. “Why aren’t they coming down yet? Has

can rest assured. After today, he’ll be able to marry you with peace of mind. You

only sigh in

life in an attempt to distract the

and snow began to fall

almost two hours since they went upstairs, yet Cedrick hasn’t come

stand it

upstairs and

to knock on the door, the sound of the door handle turning came from inside, and the door swung

first to exit

door behind him. Gwendolyn tried to peek inside but couldn’t see a thing, so she had to ask

“No,” Asher replied indifferently.

“Did he pass

meet me at my villa tomorrow to discuss your wedding date after

that calmly, he patted her head and headed

was momentarily dazed before slowly regaining her senses. Cedrick passed the

she shouted at Asher’s retreating figure, “Thank

He wore his usual

wedding date, so don’t tell

elaborate. He merely handed her a book. “Take a look at this. What do you

browsed through the content in bafflement. She knitted her delicate brows at the sight of the