The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 174 Something Is Off

“Are you… Jasmine?” Gwendolyn asked with uncertainty after searching through her memories.

Upon seeing that the woman still remembered her, Jasmine Newton approached Gwendolyn with joy and held the latter’s arm.

“Gwendolyn, you look so beautiful! It’s been so many years since we last met. Did you miss me? Charles told me you were in Fairlake, so I couldn’t wait any longer and came over to visit you right away.”

Jasmine and Charles were half-siblings. The former was the seventh child of the family and the youngest daughter, a trait which she shared with Gwendolyn, though the woman was three years older. Since childhood, Jasmine had always been clingy toward Gwendolyn. She had an innocent and pure personality, though she sometimes behaved like an arrogant little princess.

Gwendolyn’s lips curled into a smile as she tapped the tip of Jasmine’s nose, teasing the latter, “You’re all grown up, but you’re still as clingy as ever.”

Jasmine swayed their connected arms softly and gently. “Gwendolyn, you’re teasing me. I act in such a way because I like you. I wouldn’t let anyone else touch me like this. I finally got to go on a long trip this time, so you’d better make sure to have fun with me.”

At that, a thought crossed Gwendolyn’s mind. Have fun with her? Won’t this kiddo merely add to my troubles?

“Gwen, I received an urgent matter from the Central Intelligence Agency this morning, and it’s something I have to attend to. Jasmine secretly came over. I’ll be leaving Fairlake first thing tomorrow morning, so I’ll leave her in your care,” Charles added just then.

Gwendolyn could not help but furrow her brows slightly.

Just as she was about to refuse, Jasmine playfully rested her head on Gwendolyn’s arm, putting on a cutesy act. “Gwendolyn, I haven’t seen your house in Fairlake yet. Please let me stay with you for half a month. I promise I won’t cause any trouble.”

How could I let her stay with me for half a month? This little kiddo will drive me crazy. “Three days at most,” said Gwendolyn in response.

“Fine, three days it is!” Jasmine pouted, deciding she would just rent a small place to stay by herself if she needed to.

Outside, one could hear the vague sound of a bar’s bustling dance floor.

Having gotten herself a temporary place to stay, Jasmine enthusiastically extended an invitation to Gwendolyn. “Gwendolyn, come with me to the dance floor outside. I’m usually stuck at home, and my parents are very strict on me. This is my first time at a bar.”

Going outside?

Gwendolyn recalled the man in the suit she had bumped into in the alleyway earlier, and suspicion began welling up in her heart.

She subconsciously glanced at Charles beside her.

The man was pouring himself a drink without a word. His side profile sufficiently showcased his well-defined and exquisite facial features. His deep sapphire eyes were enchanting, though devoid of any emotions.

On the other hand, Jasmine continued to put on her cute and childish act, her expression innocent and adorable.

If she were hiding anything, her eyes would instantly betray her.

Seeing that Gwendolyn had not responded for a long time, Jasmine emphasized again, “Come on! Gwendolyn, you always treat me the best. Just come and play with me for a while.”

Gwendolyn gently pinched her cheek. “All right.”

At Bay Villa, Maverick was preparing dinner in the kitchen.

on Justin. At the same time, Swain and Elven, along with the other bodyguards, were in the backyard playing cards, and

and take a look at

Nico spun the laptop around so that the

a screenshot from the surveillance footage when Justin was at Wright Construction Group. I remember his face. On the day of the Crane Bridge incident, he was taken away by Mr. Harris. He was

or a single topic on this person throughout

man’s face, his expression becoming increasingly

identity. If she knows, then why is she keeping such a dangerous person by her

deep in thought, Ezra returned. Hearing some commotion in the backyard, he walked over from the

and hurriedly opened the door, only to find

of foreboding and questioned Ezra

party at Realm Bar tonight. She said there’s no need for too many people to tag along, so she sent me back.” At the mention of this, Ezra couldn’t help but

this. If Ezra came back, wouldn’t that mean she only brought

a sudden, realization struck him, and an icy, hostile aura immediately enveloped his entire body. He headed straight to the backyard and brought

of Realm Bar was lit up by colorful lights. It was both a dazzling and mesmerizing sight

her gaze fixed on Jasmine, who was dancing enthusiastically on the dance floor and moving to the music

such noisy

side and would occasionally clap and cheer for Jasmine, indicating that the other woman

observe the other people on

Charles was leaning against the railing outside the private room on the second

colorful spotlights were focused on the dance floor, Gwendolyn could not see Charles’ face clearly. She only knew that

her geze from the men, Justin quietly

wes serious es he moved closer to her end whispered, “Something feels off ebout this plece.

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did.” Justin

“Is it him?”

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you help me out,

not move, nor did she

reminded her, “Ms. Shelders, it’s best not to drink

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whisper to Gwendolyn,

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