The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 614 Finish Our Business

Gwendolyn, unfortunately, had run out of patience.

“In that case, I think you should head home first, Logan, Cedrick’s busy with work and won’t be free anytime soon. He has to work overtime till ten tonight, too. Tell you what, I’ll get him to meet Grandpa at the Jenson residence once he has knocked off.”

Logan was caught in a tight spot.

No. I can’t leave… I can’t go back without completing the task Old Mr. Jenson has given me.

“Mrs. Jenson, I’m here today because of what happened to Mr. Xander and Mr. Yael. Old Mr. Jenson already knows that Mr. Jenson locked Mr. Xander up with some thugs and caused him to be badly bullied. He hopes-”

“Logan, Cedrick did what he did to seek justice for me and Grandpa, and Xander’s merely getting what he deserves. Are you telling me Grandpa can’t bear to see Xander get a little punishment?” Alas, Gwendolyn had heard enough and furrowed her brows in displeasure.

“That’s not what I meant, Mrs. Jenson.” Logan replied as a sheepish smile crept across his face. “Old Mr. Jenson is a strict man, and he agrees that Mr. Xander has overstepped the mark this time. He has no

objections if Mr. Jenson chooses to hit or whip Mr. Xander, but he doesn’t think a family matter should be escalated to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Surely, we can settle this at home, can’t we?”

Gwendolyn leaned back lazily on the couch, her expression turning grimmer by the second.

Is this because of pride? Is Grandpa trying to keep the Jenson family’s internal conflicts out of the public eye and prevent Xander from getting a criminal record? Or is Grandpa worried that Xander might not adapt to life in prison and end up losing his mind or killing himself? Or could all these merely be excuses and Grandpa’s hiding his real

intentions?

Gwendolyn sighed and instinctively glanced at the small bathroom.

Oh, dear… I can’t help but feel sorry for Cedrick. He used to regard Grandpa as his most important family member, but now, even I have begun to suspect Grandpa’s motives. What if the truth comes to light one day, only for us to realize it isn’t as pretty as we thought? What will happen to Cedrick?

Seconds later, Gwendolyn looked away and lowered her eyes. “Does Grandpa think Xander can survive sixty lashes?”

“Mr. Xander has a weak constitution. Sixty lashes of the whip will undoubtedly cost him his life. However, the purpose of Mr. Jenson punishing Mr. Xander is to teach him a lesson and not to kill him. In that case, why can’t we be more flexible? Why must we follow the rules so rigidly?” Logan answered.

“Stop beating around the bush, Logan. Please speak your mind.”

“Old Mr. Jenson hopes that the sixty lashes can be doled out over three sessions and that Mr. Xander be -given half a month to heal between each of them.”

instantly fell silent, but her expression was dark and

can’t believe they’re even suggesting an installment

Jenson agrees

once again fell silent and stole glances at

coming out, huh? This has to do with the truth of his parents’ fatal accident all those years ago. As much as I want to, I can’t decide for

should go back, Logan. I’ll relay the message from you and Grandpa to Cedrick. Whether he accepts it or not, I’ll make sure

but to give in. “It’s getting late. Old Mr. Jenson isn’t in the best of health and needs to rest early. I hope Mr. Jenson can spare a thought for him and call him within the

before getting up and seeing Logan off. “Have a safe trip,

the ensuite bathroom and pushed the glass door, only to see Cedrick leaning against the wall, seemingly deep

about Grandpa’s terms,

were up to you, Darling?” Cedrick asked.

to Cedrick, Gwendolyn decided to drop her charge against Xander

I think the truth behind

the bathroom door, unable to take his eyes off

her from the office

and grabbed her slender waist.

best thing that has ever happened to me,” Cedrick muttered before kissing

and the

and falling as he tenderly bit

he whispered, his voice deep and sexy. “Let’s finish our business here before dealing with Uncle Yael and meeting

“But…”

her, forcing her to wrap her

she found herself in

this is your workplace, the Federal Bureau of Investigation…”

this is my Federal Bureau of Investigation and my office, and you’re my

Cedrick leaned in for another kiss, Gwendolyn hastily pushed

We can’t. T-The door’s not locked…”

door to lock it before gently placing her on the desk, his eyes

you still have any reason to stop us from

her face flushed from the excitement of knowing where there were and what they were about to do.