The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 600 Nico Is A Fan Of Cedrick

Cedrick trod lightly, carefully following the two men who had their arms around each other’s shoulders.

Nico answered Neville’s question seriously, “Four hours is indeed hard. I didn’t think I could do it. I basically forced myself to hold on. Mr. Jenson’s really harsh when it comes to punishing people.”

Neville clicked his tongue and pinched Nico’s arm, making him grimace and hiss in pain.

Cedrick’s face fell as he continued following them.

Nico continued, “Mr. Jenson might be ruthless, but he’s really kind. When he noticed I was struggling during the handstand, he reduced the duration to two hours and even poured a glass of water for me.”

The more he recounted, the more emotional he got. “He actually cared for me. D*mn. I was so moved that I almost teared up. I’ll never be able to forget that glass of water he gave me. It tasted so sweet!”

Neville eyed Nico as if the latter was a weirdo. “Surely you’re exaggerating.”

“You’ve got no idea. As long as Mr. Jenson doesn’t deduct our salary, he’s the best boss in the whole world. No one can argue with me on this.”

“Fine. Mr. Jenson’s the best,” Neville went along with him half–heartedly.

The thought of Cedrick pouring him a glass of water yesterday excited Nico to no end. He looked so overjoyed that the words “Mr. Jenson’s biggest fan” were basically written all over his face.

Cedrick was baffled.

I just poured him a glass of water, that’s all. Does he have to be this touched? Was I too stern in the past?

Just as he was thinking about it, a police officer passed by the corridor and spotted the trio from afar. Immediately, the officer saluted and greeted each one of them respectfully, “Hello, Mr. Jenson, Nico, Neville!”

Nico and Neville stopped dead in their tracks, blinking in confusion.

Mr. Jenson? Mr. Jenson’s here, too?

Neville drew his hand back from Nico’s shoulder, and the two turned around dubiously to find Cedrick standing a distance away from them.

“M–Mr. Jenson, we didn’t hear

you

a composed manner, making it hard to tell whether

about how severe my punishment was. If you’re not happy about it, you can always come to my office and

had turned dark after he returned from the sunny borderlands, concealed how paie he had

I wanted to say was that you did well! The punishment was a genius move!” It was indeed a great punishment that left him aching all over.

enough. Save the flattery and come with me to

but to Nico, it

I should’ve just shut up. I’ll surely be given another punishment in his office later. My arms are in so much pain already, though. How long can I last if he makes me do another handstand?

felt, he could only follow behind Cedrick while wondering how he should plead for mercy later. Maybe I’ll just

that said “You’re on your own”

same time, he fixed his gaze on the ground, wondering how he should grovel at Cedrick’s feet

was not until Cedrick waved his hand in front of Nico did the latter

Cedrick?”

in annoyance, Cedrick questioned, “What are you thinking about? Did you hear what

sleep well last

not be bothered to nitpick and changed the topic. “How’s

room. He demanded to talk to you and even called you a disrespectful and ungrateful person. He quietened down when he got tired in

he throw a tantrum and scold me when he’s in my territory? He

card? Did he threaten you?” A grim expression crept

Cedrick took a deep breath and sat down before his desk, “I have an important task for you. It’s about an old case of a car accident from more than a dozen years ago. I need you to find the news article about that

nodded obediently. “Okay, got

said,

letting me off

rapped the table with his knuckles. “Aren’t you leaving? Do you want another hundred rounds of push–ups as a warm–up? Or

and he hurriedly shook his head. “No, no. The task you assigned

I’ll get to it

would come up with different ways to torment him if

with a chuckle, staring at Nico’s retreating figure and shaking his

to work as soon as Nico disappeared from his