Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 600

Cedrick trod lightly, carefully following the two men who had their arms around each other’s shoulders.

Nico answered Neville’s question seriously, “Four hours is indeed hard. I didn’t think I could do it. I basically forced myself to hold on. Mr. Jenson’s really harsh when it comes to punishing people.”

Neville clicked his tongue and pinched Nico’s arm, making him grimace and hiss in pain.

Cedrick’s face fell as he continued following them.

Nico continued, “Mr. Jenson might be ruthless, but he’s really kind. When he noticed I was struggling during the handstand, he reduced the duration to two hours and even poured a glass of water for me.”

The more he recounted, the more emotional he got. “He actually cared for me. D*mn. I was so moved that I almost teared up. I’ll never be able to forget that glass of water he gave me. It tasted so sweet!”

Neville eyed Nico as if the latter was a weirdo. “Surely you’re exaggerating.”

“You’ve got no idea. As long as Mr. Jenson doesn’t deduct our salary, he’s the best boss in the whole world. No one can argue with me on this.”

“Fine. Mr. Jenson’s the best,” Neville went along with him half–heartedly.

The thought of Cedrick pouring him a glass of water yesterday excited Nico to no end. He looked so overjoyed that the words “Mr. Jenson’s biggest fan” were basically written all over his face.

Cedrick was baffled.

I just poured him a glass of water, that’s all. Does he have to be this touched? Was I too stern in the past?

Just as he was thinking about it, a police officer passed by the corridor and spotted the trio from afar. Immediately, the officer saluted and greeted each one of them respectfully, “Hello, Mr. Jenson, Nico, Neville!”

Nico and Neville stopped dead in their tracks, blinking in confusion.

Mr. Jenson? Mr. Jenson’s here, too?

Neville drew his hand back from Nico’s shoulder, and the two turned around dubiously to find Cedrick standing a distance away from them.

Neville stammered, “M–Mr. Jenson, we didn’t hear you walking behind us.”

The color drained from Nico’s face. “Cedrick, when did you arrive? Did you hear everything we talked about earlier?”

Cedrick nodded in a composed manner, making it hard to tell whether he was furious.

Noticing how they were gulping nervously, Cedrick mischievously said, “Mr. Nico, I heard you talking about how severe my punishment was. If you’re not happy about it, you can always come to my office and talk to me in private.”

Nico tensed up. His complexion, which had turned dark after he returned from the sunny borderlands, concealed how paie he had gone from fear.

“Cedrick, I mean, Mr. Jenson! The wise and brilliant Mr. Jenson, I was wrong!” He yielded instantly and desperately explained, “I didn’t mean to complain. What I wanted to say was that you did well! The punishment was a genius move!” It was indeed a great punishment that left him aching all over.

Amused by his antics, Cedrick stifled a laugh and snorted. “That’s enough. Save the flattery and come with me to my office.”

It was nothing more than an ordinary order, but to Nico, it sounded as if the world was coming to an end.

Oh no! I should’ve just shut up. I’ll surely be given another punishment in his office later. My arms are in so much pain already, though. How long can I last if he makes me do another handstand?

No matter how miserable and hopeless Nico felt, he could only follow behind Cedrick while wondering how he should plead for mercy later. Maybe I’ll just grovel at his feet and burst into tears when I enter the office.

Neville cast his friend a look that said “You’re on your own” before scurrying away lest he got involved.

Meanwhile, Nico walked into Cedrick’s office, his head hung low in dejection. At the same time, he fixed his gaze on the ground, wondering how he should grovel at Cedrick’s feet later to beg for mercy.

It was not until Cedrick waved his hand in front of Nico did the latter snap out of his thoughts. “Yes,

Cedrick?”

Frowning in annoyance, Cedrick questioned, “What are you thinking about? Did you hear what I said?”

Frustrated, Nico smacked his head and lied, “I didn’t sleep well last night, so I’m having a hard time focusing today.”