The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 515 Trust Him Just This Once

Upon hearing that, Cedrick stopped playing with Benedict and met Charles’ gaze before putting on straight face.

In response to Charles’ probing question, Cedrick neither agreed nor declined to help. Instead, be questioned, “How would you want me to help you?”

Charles was as cool as a cucumber when he replied, “Unlike you, Mr. Jenson. I’ve never been in charge of a family before. Since I’m inexperienced, I would rather take your advice.”

Cedrick went silent and continued playing with Benedict.

Charles was being extremely patient, and he continued entertaining Zendaya.

Gwendolyn arrived home from work later that night. She had been working overtime over the past few nights as she worked hard to develop a business proposal for Dovil Group.

she was

Although Neal had implied that the tender event would only be a formality and he would collaborate with determined Harris Group, Gwendolyn wanted to avoid getting criticized by the public. Therefore, to develop a perfect business proposal to win the tender fair and square.

As she was walking from the study to the bedroom, she was rubbing her temples wearily. At that moment, -Cedrick was in bed and scrolling through his phone. When he saw her coming in, he immediately got

of bed, put on his house slippers, and carried her.

After that, he sat on the bed and rested Gwendolyn on his lap.

With his slender fingers, he went on to massage her shoulders, back, and legs.

Gwendolyn merely shut her eyes to enjoy the massage.

minutes later, she felt

her, Cedrick’s mind started drifting away. I should ask for Gwendolyn’s opinion regarding what Charles told me in the

our house a lot lately. With the fierce battle for the head of the Newton family going on, I think he had asked me to help him

her eyes and

of people tend to lose self-control when given power. Things will usually go south shortly after. Moreover, Charles wasn’t necessarily a good man before this. If someone were to hand over the position of authority to Charles, he could

mum for a long while before asking. “If

you

bother

blood between us is all in the past now. When Charles returned this time around, he helped me and got beaten up badly in the process. By right, I should return the favor, no? As long as it’s within my capabilities, I should help him. Then again, I can’t

know what was on his mind, so she sighed and said earnestly,

Just

situation. Frankly, Charles is a very capable man. On the contrary, Tucas in’t Turas H inherently cowardly and easily manipulated. Hence, he can’t achieve great things. The other candidates in the branch families are worse. Knowing how cruel they are, they might kick Jamine out of

remained silent and glanced at Gwendolyn. He didn’t expect her

me if Charles were to become the head of the family. Treyton could get engaged to Jennifer and stay with

guess letting Charles be the head of the Newton family isn’t that big of a deal. After all, he isn’t the head of the Central Intelligence Agency anymore, so he has no influence over the military. I doubt he can do much if he’s merely the head

of the Newton family. Cedrick and Treyton bought out quite a large amount of Newton

backer, the rest of the members of the Newton family were rather defenseless, and within three days, Charles

after the announcement was made on the official website. Treyton brought the engagement gi he had prepared earlier to the Newton residence to

kept his

day after the engagement, the news was

formally

had prepared beforehand and quickly rushed out of her bedroom and down

left the villa, he had stationed a few bodyguards at the entrance to keep her safe. When the bodyguards saw her rushing out of

Newton, Mr. Treyton is out. He told us to let you rest at home and only let you out in a couple of days,” one of

after the engagement. How could he go back on his word?