The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

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In the garden of the Ferguson residence, a group of police officers in special uniforms were presenting their

identification to Wyatt and Emma, explaining the purpose of their visit.

Eloise rushed to the window. Upon seeing the people from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, she gritted her teeth

hatefully. “Gwendolyn, how dare you call the police to arrest me! You’re too despicable!”

Gwendolyn laughed. “What I’m doing is helping the victims to seek justice. I’m not making anything up, so I think

the word ‘despicable‘ is better suited for you.”

Eloise trembled all over. Only at that moment did she register fear. It doesn’t matter if the Ferguson family goes

bankrupt. We can always rise again. However, if I go to jail, I’ll be done for, doomed to be tormented and suffer a

fate worse than death. I must escape! I cannot sit idly by and wait for my doom. Evelyn will definitely help me!

“Just you wait, Gwendolyn!” Eloise figured there was still time for her to escape via the back door of the villa.

However, Gwendolyn grasped her wrist and skillfully immobilized her.

“So naive. Do you think you can get away when the people from the Federal Bureau of Investigation are already

here? If you really don’t want to be imprisoned, I can consider helping you as long as you tell me Evelyn’s true

identity.”

Eloise replied mockingly, “Aren’t you very capable? I’m surprised there are people whose background you can’t find

out.”

“It seems like you’re closely acquainted with her, willing to go to jail than betray her. Off you go, then.”

Gwendolyn let go of the woman’s hand indifferently. Eloise spun on her heels and tried to escape, but the police had

already dashed up the stairs, blocking the door of the room. They walked in aggressively and swiftly handcuffed

Eloise before taking her away.

Eloise struggled desperately as the police pushed her out of the room. She glared back at Gwendolyn, her gaze

filling with resentment. “Gwendolyn, Evelyn is someone you cannot afford to offend! You’ll never win against her. I’ll

be waiting to see your downfall!”

She blatantly expressed her intense hatred for Gwendolyn, seemingly implying something with the last part of her

sentence,

Gwendolyn remained silent, watching as Eloise, who was baring her teeth at her, was forcibly taken away by the

police.

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She looked around Eloise’s room and finally saw a photo album in the drawer of her dressing table.

When she opened it, there was a photo of Eloise and Evelyn standing at the entrance of Flans University.

Gwendolyn stared solemnly at the photo featuring Evelyn, who was wearing a radiant smile.

The familiar feeling washed over her again.

When Gwendolyn first met Evelyn, she felt something was off with the latter, especially since Evelyn knew about her

past in Fairlake.

Now that she thought about it, it seemed Evelyn had deliberately revealed her close relationship with Eloise to her.

What exactly is Evelyn playing at?

When Gwendolyn exited the Ferguson residence, Eloise had already been escorted into the car by the police.

Wyatt and Emma were speaking to a man whose back was facing Gwendolyn, seemingly pleading for leniency.

Emma even appeared to be on the verge of crying.

Looking at the back of the man dressed in military attire, which resembled Charles‘, Gwendolyn calmly strode over.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Craig turned around to gaze at her, his eyes twinkling with a trace of

cheerfulness. “Do you still remember me, Ms. Harris?”

Craig’s eyes and brows were strikingly similar to Charles, but when he grinned, his amber eyes seemed more

piercing than the latter’s.

“Good to see you, Mr. Craig,” Gwendolyn responded with a courteous smile. “You’re now the head of the Newton

family. Naturally, everyone knows who you are.”

Craig was the second son of the Newton family and also the second in command at the Federal Bureau of

Investigation, ranking just below Cedrick.

The man felt sentimental when he saw Gwendolyn. He reached out, attempting to pat her head. “You used to love

playing with my younger brother at the Newton residence. We haven’t seen each other in years, and you’ve

become more beautiful.”

She stepped back and decisively avoided his hand.

“I’m sorry, but I have a jealous fiancé at home. He will be displeased if he finds out another man patted my head.”

“You two really are enviable.” Craig retracted his arm and smiled amiably, not feeling

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awkward at all. “I haven’t seen Mr. Jenson for quite a while. He hasn’t been back at the Federal Bureau of

Investigation either. I wonder how is he recently?”

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Gwendolyn slightly narrowed her eyes, analyzing the implicit probing in his words. They all worked together at the

Federal Bureau of Investigation. Nico and Neville knew about Cedrick’s illness, but Craig appears to be completely

unaware.

She replied casually, “Of course. He’s always in the pink of health. He’s not one to get sick easily, unlike me.

“In that case, you should take good care of your body, Ms. Harris. Also, send my regards to Mr. Jenson.”

They exchanged pleasantries for a while before getting interrupted by Emma’s crying.

“Craig, Eloise is young and immature, so she made mistakes. She was diagnosed with a mental illness previously.

Please help her, Craig!”

The man smiled in response. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Ferguson. The Federal Bureau of Investigation will never falsely

accuse anyone. We won’t treat her harshly during the investigation.”

With nothing else to do, Gwendolyn turned around and planned to leave.

Just then, Sherman suddenly exited the villa. Since he hadn’t recovered after getting beaten up by Nico, he could

only lean against the door frame for support, calling out to Gwendolyn from a distance. “Gwendolyn, are you really

going to side with Cedrick to target the Ferguson family? Considering we’ve been acquainted since childhood, can’t

you let Eloise off the hook?”

Everyone at the garden shifted their attention to Gwendolyn after hearing that.

She stopped in her tracks and answered coldly without turning around, “Sherman, she deserves the punishments

that await her. This is the consequence of your family’s indulgence in her since she was a child.”

She took two steps forward. Then, as if recalling something, she turned to Craig and said, “If Eloise truly has a

mental illness, she should be sent to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. That shouldn’t be an excuse to evade the

law. Don’t you think so, Mr. Craig?”

Craig beamed at her. “Of course.”

“My poor daughter..” Emma failed to catch her breath and would’ve collapsed to the floor if Wyatt hadn’t supported

her in time.

Not bothering herself with the Fergusons‘ dramatics, Gwendolyn left without hesitation.

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Just as she got into the car and was about to go home, her phone rang.

She noticed it was a call from Joshua.

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“Ms. Harris, this blue serum has been repeatedly tested, and there are no issues with it. If Cedrick injects it, the

symptoms of degeneration and angina caused by the virus can be significantly alleviated and may even vanish

entirely.”

Gwendolyn was overjoyed. “That’s great! I’ll be there soon.”

After hanging up the call, she returned to Harrick Villa first.

Cedrick was still wearing his thick robe, sitting lazily on the couch and reading a book.

As soon as Gwendolyn returned, she happily cupped his face and showered him with kisses. “Ceddy, hurry up and

change your clothes. Follow me to somewhere”

“Where are we going?”

Gwendolyn flashed a mysterious smile. “You’ll know when we get there!”

Seeing how thrilled she was, Cedrick didn’t ask further and immediately went upstairs to change his coat. Then, he

allowed her to lead him out of the house by dragging his hand.

The two arrived at the laboratory together.

Cedrick regarded the blue serum in the syringe held by Joshua solemnly. “Is this what you acquired from Charles via

the trade?”

Gwendolyn nodded. She gently stroked his face and replied jovially, “Prof. Mallory has tested the serum many

times, and it’s safe. You’ll be rejuvenated after receiving the injection!”

Nico grinned and chimed in, “Farewell, degeneration syndrome! Mr. Jenson will still be the strongest man in the

future!”

Their playful banter filled the laboratory with a lively atmosphere.

However, amidst the cheery ambiance, Cedrick gazed intently at the blue serum. With a pensive look in his eyes, he

uttered firmly, “I will not receive the injection. Take it away, Joshua.”

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Nico sighed softly.

Not comprehending his reasons, Gwendolyn sat down next to Cedrick and asked, “Why? Atrophy has plagued you

for such a long time. Don’t you want to cure the complications and live a normal life as soon as possible?”

Cedrick did not elaborate further. With a determined look, he grabbed her hand and clutched it tightly.

Upon seeing his expression, realization dawned, prompting Gwendolyn to send Nico and Joshua out of the room.

“I want to speak to Ceddy in private. Close the door behind you when you leave, but don’t wander too far.”

Tactfully, Nico and Joshua made their exit.

When the room was quiet, Gwendolyn asked, “Did you manage to get ahold of Charles? Did he tell you?”

“Yes.” Cedrick did not try to hide the fact from her.

Gwendolyn sighed again. I truly can’t hide anything from Cedrick.

Although his body was impaired, his brain still functioned just fine. He was not one to be fooled easily.

Gwendolyn flipped their hands around and gripped Cedric’s hands. “Don’t believe what he said. I-”

“His condition was for you to break our engagement and marry him, wasn’t it?” Cedrick interrupted in an icy voice.

“Ceddy, you know what Charles is like-”

Furrowing his brows, Cedrick interrupted her again, “You just have to tell me if that was his condition?”

Stumped for words, Gwendolyn lowered her head and sighed. “It’s true.”

Cedrick, too, lowered his head to hide the hostility and overflowing killing intent in his eyes. “I’d rather die than

sacrifice your happiness just to trade for my health.”

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Gwendolyn immediately covered his mouth, scolding him, “Stop talking nonsense! Don’t even talk about dying. I

forbid you to mention this word.”

Gripping her hand, Cedrick clenched her palm with an unusually serious expression. “Gwenny, if the price to

continue living is to lose you and see you marry that scum, it’ll be a fate worse than death.”

Gwendolyn kneeled down by his feet and smiled reassuringly. “Ceddy, it’s important that you’re able to live on. We’ll

try to cure your illness with the serum. Everything else can be discussed later, okay?”

Cedrick shook his head in response. He was not going to compromise on this matter. “I refuse to be injected with

the serum Charles gave you. I absolutely will not allow it.”

“Ceddy…”

Cedrick refused to listen and withdrew his hand from hers before turning his head to the side. The expression on his

face indicated that he was not open to negotiation.

Gwendolyn knew that Cedrick was a stubborn person. Once he made up his mind, not even wild horses could force

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Left with no choice, she stood up and stared at him apologetically. “Sorry, I did not bring you to the lab for a

discussion. If you don’t agree to it, I can only resort to force.”

“Gwenny!” Guessing her intentions, Cedrick tried to grab Gwendolyn’s wrist.

However, she backed away and dodged his grasp.

Gwendolyn turned her head and shouted at the door. “Nico, come in!”

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The door opened, and Nico peeked in with a pleasantly surprised expression. “Ms. Harris, have you managed to

convince Mr. Jenson?”

Without bothering to answer his query, Gwendolyn pointed at Cedrick. “Hold him down and don’t let him struggle.”

“Gwenny!” Cedrick’s countenance darkened as he called out to her once more,

Utterly stunned, Nico just stood by the door. “D–Did I mishear something? You want me to use brute force?”

Gwendolyn sighed. Her tone was firm as she replied, “Yes. You heard that right. Hold him down.”

Nico entered the room nervously. However, a single look from Cedrick scared him and he rooted to the spot.