The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

“Since we can’t solve this issue by going the right way, let’s make it all go wrong instead. With Channing’s help,

things will become much easier without unnecessary restrictions. We can focus on the bigger picture. Besides,

Channing himself has children, and after being persecuted by the tainted milk powder incident, he will surely pay

more attention to the safety issues related to milk powder,” Cedrick reasoned.

His obsidian eyes darkened. He had already laid out his plan and analyzed the situation thoroughly.

Swain, who had just entered, finally found an opportunity to speak upon hearing this. He looked astonished and

said, “Boss, am I hearing correctly? You’re actually going to collaborate with Mr. Kron in business?”

Under necessary circumstances, such cooperation would indeed yield greater results.

However, the formula milk business of Jenson Group was massive. Wouldn’t it be too obvious if everything was

handed over to Channing?

If someone caught wind of it, they could exploit the situation.

Cedrick succinctly assured him, “Don’t worry.”

He sat behind his desk and gestured to Neville. “How is the pursuit of the bodyguard who goes by the alias

Quintrell?”

Neville shook his head, his face filled with frustration.

Though he didn’t say anything, his expression spoke volumes.

He had suffered a total defeat this time. Despite having two squads of soldiers under his command, he was

outmaneuvered by the other side.

“This man still has a few loyal bodyguards following him. I discovered their traces in Lightspring last night, but this

person set up traps and managed to escape by chance. Someone saw him appear in Durbaine this morning…”

Cedrick tapped his finger on the smooth and reflective desk. He spoke with a low and deep voice. “Quintrell is just

an alias. I suspect his real name is Joe Landon. He has military experience and possesses exceptional counter-

surveillance skills. Capturing him is understandably time-consuming and labor-intensive.”

However, Cedrick was relieved that at least there were some leads in the tainted milk powder case.

“The arrest warrant has been issued, and perhaps it will help with your capture mission.”

Few could match Cedrick back in the military district, with Joe being among them. He was an extremely talented

man. Hence, Cedrick knew all too well that ordinary police officers were no match for him.

Inside the hospital room, Gwendolyn was dressed in a gentle, ivory-white suit, gently coaxing Benedict.

After placing the baby in the crib, she slowly sat up, her right hand gently supporting her waist. She couldn’t help

but grumble about Cedrick’s lack of restraint the night before.

Charles, who was watching the door, noticed her strained movements and the faint hickey marks on her neck.

Piecing the puzzles together, he realized what those signs entailed. The glimmer in his eyes dimmed.

Gwendolyn heard the noise and turned around. “Hmm? I heard that Newton Group had an important meeting

today. Why aren’t you in attendance?”

“It’s nothing important, so I arranged for my assistant to attend it instead,” Charles replied impassively.

As a man, Charles could guess what had happened between the couple the night before. Seeing Gwendolyn waking

up with a sore waist and weak legs, he couldn’t help but feel unsettled.

“I’ll go and check on the nurses’ side.”

He hastily made up an excuse and left the room.

Inside the quiet room, the only sound was the gentle ticking of the clock on the table.

Sitting by the edge of the bed, Gwendolyn watched her baby sleep soundly, and she began to feel drowsy herself.

Suddenly, she heard a commotion outside the door. Almost instantly, she was startled awake. Noticing a stranger’s

face at the door, she instinctively moved quickly to block the person.

She struck out a slap fiercely, with a speed that almost no one could defend against.

“Gwen!” Charles exclaimed aloud, dashing forward to defend the person behind him and stop Gwendolyn’s

advances.

As Gwendolyn registered Charles’ face, she restrained the force in her strike.

Even so, her strike landed on Charles’ shoulder, and he let out a muffled groan with a hint of pain in his eyes.

Worried, Gwendolyn checked his injury and asked, “I’m sorry. Are you all right?”

Charles endured the sharp pain and shook his head.

After a moment, he recovered as if nothing had happened. Then, he pointed to the woman behind him.

“She’s a family member of a child in the regular ward downstairs. I happened to help her with a small favor

yesterday, so she came to thank me with some fruits today,” Charles explained.

He cast a glance at Gwendolyn and said in a low voice, “Gwen, you might have overreacted a bit.”

The woman holding the child was also shocked by the sight of Charles getting whacked and stuttered, “S-Should I

not have come?”

Gwendolyn shot a piercing stare at the stranger, exuding hostility as she transfixed her gaze at the woman.

“I’m sorry for imposing.” Realizing the atmosphere was off, the woman cautiously stepped forward, placed the

fruits on the ground, and hastily left the scene.

Before leaving, she cast an incredulous glance at Gwendolyn.

The door to the baby ward closed.

Gwendolyn’s expression remained unchanged as she asked, “Why did you let a stranger in?”

Charles appeared conflicted. “Gwen, perhaps you’re being oversensitive.”

Since the kidnapping incident, Gwendolyn had been experiencing post-traumatic stress, which was understandable.

Hence, Charles contemplated for a moment and suggested, “I know you’ve been tired these past few days, so why

don’t you take a rest? I can take care of Benny. That way, you’ll be able to completely relax.”

Gwendolyn lowered her head. She knew that her abnormal behavior was due to the night someone broke in and

tried to harm her baby. As a result, she had to remain on high alert at all times to protect her baby.

For so many nights since, that sense of tension had been tormenting her.

After staring at the entrance for a while, she nodded and came to a decision. “Then, for now, I’ll trouble you to take

care of Benny. Thanks.”

Charles shook his head. “You’re most welcome. As Benny’s godfather, this is my duty.”

After Cedrick received the call and rushed over, Gwendolyn was already halfway through packing her belongings in

the hospital ward.

Seeing the familiar tall figure at the entrance, she immediately ran over and threw herself into Cedrick’s arms, her

voice filled with grievance. “Hubby, I want to go home.”

A hint of surprise flickered across his face. However, his face darkened soon after.

He had only been away for less than twelve hours. What had happened?

Cedrick looked up and cast a quizzical glance at the guards at the door, but both of them lowered their heads.

Buried in his embrace, Gwendolyn said softly, “I seem to have had a hallucination… Ever since that day, whenever I

close my eyes, I always feel that I’m back to that night, and someone’s going to dash in and hurt Benny… Even a

rustle of the wind will cause me to lash out. I almost hurt a stranger just now.”

Gwendolyn might be suffering from anxiety.

“Yes, you need a place where you can fully relax,” Cedrick suggested.

After a moment, he circled her hands around her waist and gently asked, “I’m going to ask the attending doctor to

conduct a full checkup on Benny. Let’s go home together today. Okay?”

No matter how heavily guarded the hospital was, the security could never compare to Harrick Villa’s.

Gwendolyn agreed. In the evening, they were back at Harrick Villa with Benedict in their arms.

The director of Grand Valley Hospital dispatched the best pediatricians and nurses to Harrick Villa to compensate

for the incident that almost befell Benedict during his stay at the hospital. Not only that, but he had also requested

the Federal Bureau of Investigation to escort the family back to Harrick Villa.

There was no doubt that the director had honored them with the VIP treatment.

It had been a long time since Harrick Villa was this lively.

The villa’s door sprung open, and Zoey held Zendaya in her arms as they welcomed Cedrick and Gwendolyn home

by the door.

Zoey immediately made her way over when she noticed Gwendolyn. With an amiable smile, she said, “Mrs. Jenson,

welcome home. Mr. Jenson has ordered us to prepare a little homecoming surprise for you earlier. Go on and take a

look to see if it’s to your liking.”