The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 597 The Water Poured By Cedrick

Nico was rendered speechless by Cedrick’s lecture. However, instead of getting upset, he laughed foolishly. “You’re right, Cedrick. Every word you say is a famous quote, and I’ll listen to you without question.”

He didn’t mind being reprimanded as long as his salary wasn’t deducted.

Concealing what was on his mind, he smiled ingratiatingly at Cedrick.

Cedrick stared at him. “You enjoy being reprimanded? Do you have a masochistic tendency?”

Nico replied, “No. I only enjoy being reprimanded by you.”

Disgusted by Nico’s cheesy remarks, Cedrick felt goosebumps crawling all over his skin. Hence, he quickly dismissed Nico. “Stop wasting time. ‘Go and do your push–ups and after that, do a handstand against the wall. Time yourself. I won’t be watching you.”

“Got it,” Nico responded cheerfully. “Rest assured that I will behave myself, Cedrick. Even if you’re not watching. I’ll finish it properly without missing a second.”

Cedrick eyed him coldly and said nothing else.

Doing push–ups and handstands against the wall were good ways to build a strong physique. It was not a difficult feat for Nico though it could be quite tiring.

The only sounds in the office were the noise of Cedrick typing away on his keyboard and Nico’s occasional heavy panting.

Doing a handstand for more than four hours straight was a challenge much more intense than push–ups.

Sweat trickled down Nico’s body, dripping onto the wooden floor in front of him and seeping into his eyes, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Just like that, he spent almost half of the morning doing a handstand in Cedrick’s office.

After holding on for two hours, Nico found the veins on his muscular arms bulging from the exertion. His breathing also became increasingly labored as his arms trembled.

Cedrick observed Nico through the corner of his eye while sorting out the documents at hand.

Craig, the former deputy director, Nico had no complaints at all

of being trained and disciplined by strict teachers at the training

was once an innocent and honest guy just like Nico. Although he was aggressive, he

promoted to deputy director and becoming the head of the Newton family. He grew increasingly

if Nico will become

thought ended there, Cedrick

wall, clearly exhausted and on the verge of collapsing but

when you’re only halfway there. Do you resent me for

I’ve been on missions for the past year and haven’t been training on my own. I slacked off, so I don’t see any problem in you

and honest, unlike Craig’s deliberate flattery.

resent Cedrick or develop such rebellious thoughts

His life would end at the age of ten, and he would

that he would never hesitate even if Cedrick were to send him to the dangerous frontlines of the battlefield, where he would most likely perish.

and being upside down, Nico couldn’t see Cedrick’s expression clearly. Nevertheless, he still gritted his

of warm water. “Get up and pause the timer. I’ll note down the remaining time. Do watch your mouth in the future, for I’ll double the punishment time if I

“Thank you, Cedrick.”

be granted amnesty, Nico landed on his feet agilely but still staggered.

so sore and weak, and as soon as he stabilized himself, a glass of warm water was handed

who was holding the glass of water, in shock. His eyes, which were already bloodshot from the sweat, turned

me a glass of water and handed it

shock, Nico did not know how to react. He was confused, for Cedrick was being exceptionally nice despite the punishment the latter had just given him.

of water. Am I going to end up like Craig, who was

maintaining his usual aloof demeanor. “You’re about to be promoted to deputy director soon, and everyone will have to

taunt scared Nico to no end.

the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I will always remember your kindness and will forever be

faint smile formed on Cedrick’s lips as he patiently extended his hand which was holding

teared up, deeply moved by Cedrick’s words. “Yes. We’re comrades, family, and brothers,” he repeated each word with great caution.