The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 609 Waiting Is Not A Problem

He can only last two days?

Yael’s heart throbbed with pain. He could not imagine how his precious son was being tormented in another cell.

“Cedrick, he’s your cousin and Dad’s grandson for goodness’ sake. You’re a heartless b*stard!”

As Cedrick emerged from the cell, he could still hear Yael’s faint swearing from inside. With a grim look on his face,

he continued walking along the corridor and pretended not to hear it.

Instead of returning to his office, Cedrick walked to the other end of the corridor where Xander was locked up with

a group of prisoners.

Just as an officer took out the key to unlock the door, Cedrick stopped him.

“It’s fine. I’m not planning to go in.”

He stood right outside and observed the condition inside through the cell bars.

Raoul and the others were sitting by the wall, some asleep, while others resting.

After scanning everyone in the cell, Cedrick-not wanting to startle the others-asked the officer softly, “Where’s

Xander?”

The officer took a quick look around. “I remembered him being ostracized by the others and ordered to stay in the

toilet at the back. Mr. Xander slept there last night.

Xander had always prided himself as the elegant son of the Jenson family and was a clean freak. Yet now he had to

sleep in a dirty toilet and did so without protest.

He has been spoiled all this while by the family. There’s no way he’ll behave if he isn’t taught a lesson.

“Mr. Jenson, would you like to have a cigarette?”

The officer pulled out an expensive-looking cigarette case and offered it to Cedrick with both hands.

Cedrick didn’t bother to look, let alone show any intention of taking one. “Send more men to keep an eye on this

cell. Make sure no one is killed or seriously injured. I’ll be back tomorrow.”

“Understood, Mr. Jenson.”

Kieran brought Inez to Salinsburgh a few days ago and took her everywhere in the city.

They visited the largest horror theme park in Chanaca and experienced many terrifying games.

The most thrilling ride of all was none other than its famous Ferris wheel.

Inez finally felt reinvigorated after a fun-filled couple of days. Never before in her life had she dropped everything

at work and had fun without any reservations.

On that day, she and Kieran visited the most luxurious commercial area in the city which Harris Group was located

within.

Since they were already in the neighborhood, it would be rude not to drop by Gwendolyn’s office.

After shopping till they dropped, the two of them visited Gwendolyn with their hands filled with bags.

Gwendolyn, who happened to have finished a meeting and was taking a break in the CEO’s office, was delighted to

receive the engaged couple.

“You must be in a really good mood to have bought so many things, Kieran. You didn’t make Inez pay for them, did

you?”

“Do I look like a stingy man to you, Kiddo?” Kieran replied in a calm yet monotonous voice.

Gwendolyn covered her mouth to hide her laughter. “I’m just worried that your cluelessness would scare Inez away.

Inez, too, couldn’t help but chuckle along with her. “Mr. Kieran insisted on paying for everything. When 1 offered to

do so, he took my bag away and just refused to let me.”

Gwendolyn nodded in approval and flashed a thumbs-up at her brother. “Well done, Kieran.”

Thereafter, she went to the bookshelf to retrieve her equipment for making drip coffee. She wanted to make some

for her two guests.

Kieran quickly followed her and took the equipment from her hands. “Let me do it. It’s been a long time since you

tasted the coffee I made.”

Gwendolyn allowed him to take them from her without protest.

While Kieran was quietly brewing coffee, Gwendolyn and Inez were chatting.

“Since it’s such a rare opportunity for you to take a break, why don’t you extend your stay and return to Fairlake

later?”

Hearing that, Inez turned to look at Kieran, who had his head lowered and was engrossed in making coffee.

He had heard Gwendolyn’s question. However, it was clear from his lack of response that Inez had the final say.

Retracting her gaze, Inez replied, “Sure. I have never been so free of responsibilities and had so much fun before.

Now, I plan to continue our holiday for one more week before going back to Fairlake.”

Gwendolyn expressed her support. “That’s a wonderful idea!”

Inez took Gwendolyn’s fair and slender hands and invited her with a smile, “Why don’t you and Mr. Jenson join us? I

heard you haven’t had the chance to hold your wedding yet. You should come along with us and make it a

destination wedding. I’m sure it would be fun with all of us around.”

The matters with Evelyn had been resolved, and before that, there was the matter of Gwendolyn and her manic

episodes, which had taken a heavy toll on Cedrick. During the business trip to Astoria the last time, they didn’t even

manage to enjoy themselves,

All those reasons made Gwendolyn feel that she owed Cedrick a holiday.

However, Cedrick was now busy dealing with Xander and investigating the car accident that led to his parents’

death. He would unlikely be in the mood for a holiday.

Gwendolyn came up with an excuse and said, “Forget it. The last thing Cedrick and I want to do is to be

third wheels for you two lovebirds on holiday.”

Kieran persuaded her, “Don’t worry about it. The more the merrier. We’ll only be going out together during the day,

while the evenings will be spent separately.”

Inez couldn’t help but blush slightly when she heard Kieran mention that they would have their own time in the

evenings.

“That’s right, Gwendolyn. It’s more fun going on holiday together. I’m sure Mr. Jenson will be willing to drop

whatever he’s doing to join you..

It isn’t just about his work….

Despite her thoughts, Gwendolyn did feel excited about the idea.

After pondering about it, she replied, “I heard Cedrick mention that he’s dealing with something sensitive at work

recently, but I’ll ask him about it when I’m home. If both of you can’t wait, then go ahead without us. You should just

enjoy yourselves however you want to.”

Inez and Kieran exchanged glances. Inez replied, “We’re not in a hurry. We’ve overexerted ourselves over the last

few days and need a break. Anyway, waiting isn’t a problem. It’s so much more fun going on a holiday together.”

Thereafter, both parties continued with their idle chatter.

Making sure that they weren’t imposing on Gwendolyn. Kieran and Inez left after finishing their coffee.

Sitting in her office chair, Gwendolyn suddenly thought of the car accident Cedrick’s parents were involved in.

Over the last few days, she could clearly sense how unsettled he was by it. In fact, he didn’t sleep well from

deliberating on the matter at night.

It would be great if I can somehow help him with it.

After mulling over the matter quietly, Gwendolyn decided to give Shadow Bell a call.

“There’s something I want you to investigate… And find out what Yael and his family were doing on the day of the

accident.”

Listening at the other end of the line, Yulia-currently in Fairlake-replied awkwardly, “Boss, the incident happened

twenty years ago. All the evidence would have disappeared by now. Besides, it isn’t easy to track the movements of

the Jensons.”

After a brief silence, Gwendolyn still insisted on trying. Just focus on Yael and his family’s movements. I want to

know what they were doing that day. Get it done as fast as possible.”

“All right.”

Upon ending the call, Gwendolyn fell into deep thought.

Yael has used the matter as collateral to force Cedrick into releasing Xander. I wonder how much Grandpa knows

about it. Evidently, not many people know the truth of what happened. Given that Yael does, is he somehow

connected

to it?

Gwendolyn turned on her phone and gave Triss a call to arrange a meeting with David.

Only by observing David’s reaction to the incident could she discern Yael’s role in it.