The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Percy’s expression froze, and he explained in a panic, “No way! You and I are engaged. Why would I do something as unnecessary as that? Besides, the red wine’s prepared by the restaurant.”

Inez narrowed her eyes. “It better be.”

She twirled the glass and was about to drink it when the door to the private room suddenly opened.

A warm, large hand snatched her wineglass away.

Perplexed, Inez raised her head and saw Kieran. “What are you doing here?”

Kieran placed the wineglass below his nose and sniffed while glancing at Percy.

Percy gulped and tried to act tough. “Who are you? You’ve barged into my private room! Please leave!”

He stood up and tried to snatch the glass from Kieran.

Kieran stepped back and coldly splashed the wine on Percy’s face without saying a word.

Percy ceased his movements. He pursed his lips as drops of red wine steamed down.

Upon registering what he had just done, he immediately spat the wine out and wiped his lips clean.

Inez rested her chin on one hand while holding back her laughter, staring at the two men as though she had nothing to do with what was going on.

Kieran was usually composed, but, at that moment, he was furious.

He hurled the wineglass at the wall, smashing it into pieces. “You’re an animal! How dare you try to drug your fiancée!”

Percy was dumbfounded for a few seconds.

he had to lift his head to meet the latter’s eyes. He wiped his glasses clean and roared, “Do you have any proof to support your accusation? I can sue you for slander! Also, this is my territory! I’m going to make you apologize to me and have the security guards throw

he put his glasses back on, he

Please bring security guards over, or I’ll file a complaint about you all!” Once he ended the call, he looked at Kieran arrogantly. “Don’t think you’re hot stuff just because you’re handsome, punk. Since you’re a friend of Inez, I’ll request only an apology from you. I won’t

covered her mouth to hold back her laughter. I’ve known Kieran for

two peanuts into her mouth. Hmm, this goes well with watching a

before hissing frigidly at Percy again, “You have some nerve to act arrogantly even though you don’t know

Percy was stunned. Kieran was poised and possessed an intimidating,

Inez, who was still eating peanuts. “Who

answer briefly, she answered casually, “A

he really just

“Mm-hmm.”

“What’s your relationship with him? Are you

Inez paused.

for her answer

Inez spat coldly, “Not really.

immediately sank, and his chest

and said arrogantly, “So, you’re just framing me on purpose, huh? I was going to let this slide because of Inez, but looks like I don’t need to because

hastily stepped into the private room with four

no reason and broke a wine glass! He even accused me of

ignored him and bowed to Kieran. “What’s going on, Mr.

which family?”

second son of the Harris family in Salinsburgh!” The manager glared at Percy. “You may not know about this, but the biggest

Inez, unable to

He drugged the wine, so I want him handed over to the police.

Kieran!”

a while before Percy realized he had offended an influential

didn’t drug the wine! Please don’t send me to jail and hold a grudge against Campbell

disdain, Kieran kicked Percy away. “Take him