The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 320 The Investigation Begins
Cedrick’s gaze
darkened. The blue serum that Charles gave....
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Alas, his thoughts were interrupted when a bleary–eyed Gwendolyn gently tugged at the hem of his shirt. “What’s on your mind,
Ceddy?”
“Oh, it’s nothing,” the man calmly replied as he turned around and held her hand. “I was just thinking about something delicious
to cook for you.”
“I taught you well in Fairlake, so I’m confident in your culinary skills. I’ll enjoy eating whatever you cook for me,” Gwendolyn
mumbled as she curled her lips into a half smile. “That reminds me... The employment contract we signed back then has yet to
expire.”
Cedrick instantly stiffened. D*mn... Why did she have to bring up my dark past? I was forced to sign that contract, for goodness‘
sake.
The next second, he lifted the blanket and pinned Gwendolyn down. “Why? How long more do you want to enslave me,
Gwenny?”
The latter slowly opened her eyes and chuckled. “I won’t. The name on that contract was Maverick Wright. It has nothing to do
with you.”
Besides, I’ve changed a lot since. I can’t bear to bully Cedrick now. My only wish is to get his condition cured as soon as possible
so we can live happily ever after.
“Go back to sleep. I’ll wake you once the food’s ready,” Cedrick said contentedly before kissing Gwendolyn’s forehead and
leaving for the kitchen to prepare the meal.
Just like that, two days went by peacefully.
On the third day, however, everything changed.

Gwendolyn was working in her office in the afternoon when she received yet another unknown call, this time from overseas.
Upon realizing it was Charles‘ number, she frowned and picked up the phone, albeit with great reluctance. Argh! There goes my
good mood!
“What is it?” she snapped.
Charles merely chuckled on the other end. “It’s been several days since we last met, Gwen. Do you miss me?”
“I’m hanging up if there’s nothing else.”
“Please don’t. I was only asking. Have you thought about the two terms I offered?”
-After a brief silence, Gwendolyn spoke up. “Not yet. I need more time to think about it.”
“More time?” Charles retorted, clearly losing his patience. “Don’t you dare treat me like a fool, Gwen! I’m not to be messed with!”
“You should know there will be a massive blowback once I call off my engagement with Cedrick. As such, I have to ensure
everything’s in place for us to deal with the aftermath and minimize the losses to Harris Group.”
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“Fine. I don’t care if you’re brushing me off or stalling for time. You’ll come to me sooner or later!” he replied, deliberately lowering
his tone.
Needless to say, Gwendolyn was beyond annoyed. Oh, there’s no way I’d let Charles off the hook... I’ll unleash hell on him once
Cedrick’s cured! I want him to suffer a thousand times more than Cedrick!
However, just as she was about to hang up the phone, she suddenly recalled that Charles had called from abroad.
“Are you overseas, Charles?”

“Yes. That lackey of yours keeps trying to catch me. Do you know how long my recovery took when he almost beat me to death
the last time? That’s why I decided to go on a short trip. I need to be in best shape to marry you,” the man answered with
apparent nonchalance.
my
“If he’s a lackey, wouldn’t that make you scum of the earth?” Gwendolyn said through gritted teeth. “I can’t believe this is the
decorum you’re left with after being in the high–security prison for six months, Charles.”
“Okay, okay. I meant Mr. Jenson. I was wrong. Please don’t be mad, Gwen.”
With that, Gwendolyn recomposed herself and continued to probe. “Where are you, anyway? Erihal?”
Upon hearing that, Charles visibly cheered up. “Oh, I’m so happy that you care about me! However, my location is a secret. I
shall wait for you to give me the right answer!”
Gwendolyn promptly ended the call. Since the man refused to tell her what she wanted to know, there was no point in continuing
the conversation.
The next second, she summoned Elven into the office.
“Have you found out anything about Charles mother?”
Elven shook his head. “Shadow Bell has yet to revert to me. After all, it’s hard to track down the information when it’s overseas.
That said, I think Charles‘ mother is no small fry. Otherwise, why would she need to hide and remain so secretive?”
For a moment, Gwendolyn fell silent in contemplation. “Hmm... I guess I’ll have to find the time to ask the Newton family.”
Joshua had previously mentioned that the blue serum isn’t a local product. In that case, Icould start by locating Charles‘ mother
and then attempt to find the antidote to the $404 RNA virus myself!
“Would Mr. Craig reveal anything, though? He must be rather formidable if he managed to stand out from his brothers and rise to
power. Wouldn’t it be tricky to deal with him?”
Alas, Gwendolyn didn’t respond to that,
“Oh, come on. Craig isn’t the only person in the Newton family, is he? Help me ask Jasmine and Triss out. Tell them I’d like to
catch up with them over dinner tonight. It’d be my treat.”

“Got it, Ms. Gwendolyn.”
As soon as Elven left the room, Gwendolyn texted Cedrick to inform him that she wouldn’t be home for dinner.
After working a few more hours till it was time to knock off, she finally packed up and set off for her
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dinner appointment.
Since Jasmine and Triss had gotten used to eating at five–star hotels, Gwendolyn brought them to a barbecue restaurant in the
commercial district for a change.
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Enthusiastic as ever, the two women began chatting excitedly the second they entered the private room.
“I thought you had forgotten about your old friends when you got together with Mr. Jenson, Gwendolyn. What’s the occasion for
this treat?” Jasmine said smilingly.
Gwendolyn merely smiled and said nothing.
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“Ah... Gwendolyn and my brother must have been enjoying their life together. She’s practically radiating joy!” Triss chimed in.
“Say, am I getting a niece or nephew soon?”
“Stop spouting nonsense! Hurry up and order the dishes. You need to eat more and talk less,” a red–faced Gwendolyn chided as
she lightly flicked Triss in the head.

With that, her hands instinctively went to her belly. There was a time when I really looked forward to having a baby with Cedrick.
However, all I want now is to get him cured. Everything else can wait...
“By the way, Jasmine, how has Charles been?” Gwendolyn asked, feigning nonchalance.
Jasmine rested her chin on her hand as her gaze darkened. “Let’s not talk about him. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine
that he’d harm you! In any case, isn’t he still serving his sentence in the high- security prison? Why are you asking?”
Naturally, Gwendolyn was baffled. Huh? Does she not know that Charles has been released on bail? Did Craig hide the news
from the rest of the Newton family?
Despite that, she remained unfazed and took a sip of her coffee. “Sometimes I remember how much fun/ I’ve had playing at the
Newton residence as a kid, but things are so different now that it’s making me emotional.”
Jasmine, too, sighed. “Indeed. Craig has recently pulled me into the company to start learning the ropes, so I haven’t been able
to meet my brothers and friends much. He doesn’t even allow me to visit Charles in prison... Who knows when I’d get a chance
to do that?”
Gwendolyn’s eyes lit up. Ha! Craig really is behind this!
“Speaking of Charles, I don’t think I’ve ever heard about his mother,” she said.
“I’ve never met her before, either,” Jasmine answered. “From what I’ve heard, Dad was on a business trip to Erihal when he met
Aunt Kylie, and they had Charles by accident. She was supposed to return with Dad to get married, but something changed
along the way. Eventually, Dad came back with just Charles. We don’t have any news or photos of Aunt Kylie in the house, and
it’s not like Charles often talks about her. If you hadn’t brought it up, I’d have forgotten that he and I have different mothers.”
Gwendolyn pondered for a while. “So, Kylie is her first name. Do you know her last name? Is she still alive?”
Jasmine shook her head innocently, “That I have no idea. Even her name was something I purely happened to overhear. Please
don’t leak this out to anyone else. It’s one of my family’s secrets.”
“Don’t worry,” Gwendolyn reassured with a nod.
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Triss followed suit and nodded in acknowledgment.
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The barbecue restaurant had dedicated servers for each table, so when a handsome and elegant man entered the private room
with the dishes, Jasmine and Triss reeled in shock.
Before long, the latter’s expression had slid into a frown. “What are you doing here?”