The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 309

Chapter 309

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In the garden of the Ferguson residence, a group of police officers in special uniforms were presentingtheir 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, shegritted her teeth hatefully. “Gwendolyn, how dare you call the police to arrest me! You’re toodespicable!”

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 Fergusonfamily goes bankrupt. We can always rise again. However, if I go to jail, I’ll be done for, doomed to betormented 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 thevilla.

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 Investigationare already here? If you really don’t want to be imprisoned, I can consider helping you as long as youtell me Evelyn’s true identity.”

Eloise replied mockingly, “Aren’t you very capable? I’m surprised there are people whose backgroundyou can’t replace 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, butthe police had already dashed up the stairs, blocking the door of the room. They walked in aggressivelyand 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’llnever win against her. I’ll be waiting to see your downfall!”

She blatantly expressed her intense hatred for Gwendolyn, seemingly implying something with the lastpart of her sentence,

Gwendolyn remained silent, watching as Eloise, who was baring her teeth at her, was forcibly takenaway 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 FlansUniversity.

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 Evelynknew about her past in Fairlake.

Now that she thought about it, it seemed Evelyn had deliberately revealed her close relationship withEloise to her. What exactly is Evelyn playing at?

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

Wyatt and Emma were speaking to a man whose back was facing Gwendolyn, seemingly pleading forleniency. 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 calmlystrode over.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Craig turned around to gaze at her, his eyes twinkling with a traceof cheerfulness. “Do you still remember me, Ms. Harris?”

Craig’s eyes and brows were strikingly similar to Charles, but when he grinned, his amber eyesseemed more piercing than the latter’s.

“Good to see you, Mr. Craig,” Gwendolyn responded with a courteous smile. “You’re now the head ofthe 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 FederalBureau of Investigation, ranking just below Cedrick.

The man felt sentimental when he saw Gwendolyn. He reached out, attempting to pat her head. “Youused to love playing with my younger brother at the Newton residence. We haven’t seen each other inyears, 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 replaces out another man pattedmy 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 Bureauof 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 workedtogether at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Nico and Neville knew about Cedrick’s illness, butCraig 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 illnesspreviously. Please help her, Craig!”

The man smiled in response. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Ferguson. The Federal Bureau of Investigation willnever 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 byNico, 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’vebeen 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 thepunishments that await her. This is the consequence of your family’s indulgence in her since she was achild.”

She took two steps forward. Then, as if recalling something, she turned to Craig and said, “If Eloisetruly has a mental illness, she should be sent to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. That shouldn’t bean 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’tsupported 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 Cedrickinjects it, the symptoms of degeneration and angina caused by the virus can be significantly alleviatedand 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 hiscoat. 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 acquiredfrom Charles via the trade?”

Gwendolyn nodded. She gently stroked his face and replied jovially, “Prof. Mallory has tested theserum 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 strongestman 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 inhis 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 hasplagued you for such a long time. Don’t you want to cure the complications and live a normal life assoon 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 ofthe room.

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

Tactfully, Nico and Joshua made their exit.

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

“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 inan 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 ratherdie 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 talkabout dying. I forbid you to mention this word.”

Gripping her hand, Cedrick clenched her palm with an unusually serious expression. “Gwenny, if theprice 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 tolive 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 beinjected 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. Theexpression 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 wildhorses could force him to change it.

Left with no choice, she stood up and stared at him apologetically. “Sorry, I did not bring you to the labfor 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 youmanaged to convince Mr. Jenson?”

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

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 thespot.