The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 780

Chapter 780

After lounging in the hospital for two days, her belief that the rumors were false strengthened.

People were saying Cedrick and Gwendolyn were the model couple of Salinsburgh, looking perfect andsweet from every camera angle. It seems to me that they’re probably putting up a front. Cedrick doesn’tseem to feel any lust toward Gwendolyn despite her beauty. Every time he came to the hospital, all heever did was chat with me. Meanwhile, the guards got to enjoy meals from a five-star hotel. He was sogentle with me, but beneath his soft words hinted at a sliver of estrangement as though the coupleweren’t as close as they seemed. I’ve been here a few days but don’t see Cedrick buying me a newphone. He merely assigned more guards to watch over me and forbade me from going anywhere. Ihaven’t heard anything from Boss either, so I don’t have any of the latest intel.

The woman sighed as she studied her face in the small mirror on the table. A few minutes later, shebegan spacing out with her chin resting on her palms.

A grim expression marred her pretty face when she thought of her superior’s command for her mission.

“What are you thinking?”

A deep yet gentle male voice sounded from the bedside, startling her.

She turned around, saw Cedrick’s handsome face, and instantly steadied herself.

“H-Hubby, why didn’t you make a sound when you came in?”

Cedrick’s intense gaze lingered on her face as if he was seeing someone else through her.

He then averted his gaze when he saw the confusion in her eyes. “You were lost in thought, Gwenny,so you didn’t notice me entering,” he calmly explained.

The corners of her lips curled into a sweet smile. “I was just thinking about you, and you appeared.”

Cedrick remained seated by the bed, his demeanor still somewhat indifferent as he listened to herspeak. “I should be able to be discharged today, right, Hubby? I haven’t seen Benny and Zendy for aweek now. I’m anxious and want to see them as soon as possible.”

For the past two days, the doctor has been examining me and keeping me here by insisting I have highblood glucose, optic neuropathy, or low blood pressure. I’m bored out of my brain, staying in the narrowconfines of this room!

Cedrick chuckled softly. “Well, I’m actually here to talk about getting you discharged. I’ve spoken to thedoctor, and he said your condition has stabilized. You can leave the hospital today.”

“Really? That’s great!”

Ecstatic at the news, the woman quickly got out of bed and began to pack her belongings.

However, there wasn’t much for her to pack, considering she was kidnapped in the first place, andCedrick didn’t have many items for her after rescuing her.

Cedrick tucked his hand in the pockets of his suit pants and walked out of the room, leaving her to packup.

Five minutes later, she came out of the room with only a small bag, which contained all the toiletriesshe had from the past few days.

The officers standing by the door were observant and kindly assisted her with her bags.

As she looked around the inpatient department hallway, Cedrick was nowhere to be seen. “Where’s myhusband?” the woman asked.

“Mr. Jenson went to the smoking room.”

“Okay, then bring my things downstairs, and get me a strawberry mousse from the five-star hotel nextdoor. I want to eat it on the way back.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

With a haughty demeanor, the woman spoke as if they were her subordinates before whirling aroundand striding confidently toward the smoking room, in search of Cedrick.

“Yes, ma’am.”

With a haughty demeanor, the woman spoke as if they were her subordinates before whirling aroundand striding confidently toward the smoking room, in search of Cedrick.

The smoking room’s glass door allowed her to see Cedrick smoking by the window when she stood inthe doorway.

He had taken off his blazer and was wearing only a white, silky shirt. With his sleeves rolled up, histoned arms and bulging veins were on display.

As he blew a smoke ring, the screen of smoke obscured the melancholy and coldness in his eyes. Thesharp angles of his jaw added to his regal presence, and his every movement exuded sensuality. Hisperfect waistline and frame completed the captivating image he presented.

This man is too tempting.

“Gwendolyn” stood on the other side of the door, admiring him for a while. His charms were irresistible,and she couldn’t help but succumb to them.

Her conviction strengthened as she arched her brow and smiled wickedly. “It’s a shame not to enjoysuch a perfect man. But once we get home, I’ll do everything I can to take you down.”

The real Gwendolyn can’t come back anymore, so I might as well take her place and become her.

Having collected her thoughts, the woman opened the smoking room’s door and walked over to him.She reached for the cigarette between his fingers and scolded him coquettishly, “Naughty Hubby! Haveyou forgotten that you’re not allowed to smoke? Benny has a weak body and can’t stand the smell of it.How are we going to meet the children later?”

Cedrick’s gaze was fixated on her face, which looked exactly like Gwendolyn’s. The rims of his eyesreddened, and his lashes fluttered fervently. He quickly pinched his palm, suppressing the shock andjoy welling up within him.

She’s not Gwenny. She’s not her. The real Gwenny wouldn’t chide me in this manner; she would tell meoff. Besides, if she had caught me smoking red-handed, she would’ve given me a harsh punishment. Infact, she might even pull out the Lego pieces. This woman knows about the smoking, but she doesn’tknow about the punishments Gwenny uses on me, for it’s a well-kept secret between us two.

After a few deep breaths, Cedrick composed himself and regained his impassive composure. Hereached for the blazer slung over the chair and said, “Okay, I’ll stop. Let’s get out of here.”

With that, he stepped out of the smoking room.

“Gwendolyn” hurriedly followed him, wanting to cling to his arm.

“Wait for me, Hubby.”

Yet, Cedrick’s pace didn’t slow. He had no intention of waiting for her. She couldn’t even grasp the hemof his shirt and could only quicken her steps to keep up with him.

Upon arriving at the hospital basement parking lot, they saw Swain standing by the car, waiting forthem. He greeted them with a bow and a smile as soon as he spotted them.

“Gwendolyn” didn’t care much for subordinates like him, but she suddenly remembered she was indisguise and couldn’t disregard her manners. Urgently, she forced a polite smile in acknowledgment.

To her surprise, Swain fought her for the passenger seat.

“Apologies, Mrs. Jenson. The boss and I have some business to attend to later. Usually, I take thepassenger seat when he’s driving,” Swain politely explained.

In other words, he was telling her to get in the back seat.

Feeling a tinge of embarrassment, “Gwendolyn” repeatedly glanced at Cedrick, hoping he’d take herside.

Wouldn’t the wife usually take the passenger seat? I was planning to feel up his arms as he drove!

Cedrick noticed her inquisitive look but merely uttered a casual response, “I don’t want you to feeluncomfortable sitting in the passenger seat after the accident. Swain and I have something to discuss,so he’ll ride with me. You’ve just been discharged, and I want you to forget about the accident entirely.”

Upon hearing his explanation, “Gwendolyn” found no reason to argue further. She didn’t want Cedrickto bring up the accident at Bluebay Tunnel again, so she could only agree with a smile.

“All right. You’re so considerate, Hubby. You’ve thought about all the details!”

A knowing smile curved Cedrick’s lips. “I have to be on my toes with you around.”

Unaware of the implication behind his words, she got into the back seat of the car.

The car’s engine rumbled loudly as it left the hospital behind.

During the drive, Swain attentively handed a cup of warm coffee to “Gwendolyn” after catching the lookCedrick gave him.

“Mrs. Jenson, Boss asked me to get you a cup of coffee earlier. Please have some. I also got you thestrawberry mousse you wanted.”

Swain passed a small dessert and a drink to “Gwendolyn” in the back seat.

“Thank you.” Accepting both items, she sipped through the lid’s opening and complimented, “Mm! Thisis good. You’re so thoughtful, Hubby.”

Nevertheless, Cedrick remained focused on driving, not sparing her a glance.

Swain, who had secretly investigated her for the past two days, knew the woman was an imposter, sohe merely rolled his eyes at her compliment.

Soon after taking a sip of the drink, she gradually succumbed to drowsiness and eventually awoke inan abyss of darkness, where her surroundings remained obscured from view.

An eerie atmosphere enveloped the surroundings, accompanied by a metallic tang in the air thatresembled the scent of blood.

Panic-stricken, the woman called out for Cedrick, “Hubby?”

The lights flickered on moments later, casting a dim yellow glow that wasn’t blinding but allowed her tosurvey the room.

Within the enclosed room, she couldn’t spot any windows, but her gaze fell upon a disturbing sight—whips, ropes, iron locks, and other appalling equipment hung across the walls.

Dread washed over her as her gaze darted from one instrument to another. Her breathing stopped, andher pupils constricted when she caught sight of a figure sitting not far away.

Cedrick sat there, observing her with no warmth in his eyes. His lips pressed into a thin line, and theaura he emitted felt oppressive, resembling a judgmental devil scrutinizing her sins.

In a strained attempt to appear calm, she shouted, “Hubby, where are we? Why is this place soterrifying? Aren’t we going back home? Weren’t we on our way to see Benny and Zendy?”