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.

sighed in relief, bit

cold sweat. Sweat gathered on the tip of his nose, dripped onto the

by as Treyton observed quietly

the latter to write. Feeling sorry for Cedrick, Treyton gazed at Kieran, wanting to help Cedrick plead for mercy.

his words were directed at Cedrick. “When the pain reaches

the pain level without warning

gave Cedrick a heads-up to allow him

Kieran also did so very gradually,

pain peaked, the anguish felt no different from

him to let out a muffled grunt. His consciousness faded a little, and he could no longer concentrate on his writing. Cedrick also

in the living room downstairs, Gwendolyn grew impatient and restless from the wait. “Why aren’t they coming down yet? Has

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

could only

her about daily life in an attempt to distract

sky outside gradually turned dark, and snow began to fall in the

the time. It’s been almost two hours since they went upstairs, yet Cedrick hasn’t

couldn’t stand it

and arrived at the

was about to knock on the door, the sound of the door

first to

out, he closed the door behind him. Gwendolyn tried to peek inside but couldn’t see a thing, so she had to ask him, “Asher, what

“No,” Asher replied indifferently.

was confused. “Did he

my villa tomorrow to discuss your

saying that calmly, he patted her head and

was momentarily dazed before slowly regaining her

at Asher’s retreating figure,

Kieran came out. He wore his usual cold and emotionless expression,

date, so don’t tell me

a book. “Take a

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