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.

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

put his glasses back on, he called the

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

to hold back her laughter. I’ve known Kieran for over a year, and I’ve never seen anyone

she tossed two peanuts into her mouth. Hmm, this

again, “You have some nerve to act arrogantly even though you don’t know who

Kieran was poised and possessed an intimidating, icy aura.

afraid, he turned to Inez, who was still eating peanuts. “Who is

briefly, she

really just

“Mm-hmm.”

brow and asked, “What’s your relationship with him? Are

Inez paused.

for her answer

men gazed at her, Inez spat coldly, “Not really. I met him a few times before,

Kieran heard that, his heart immediately sank, and his chest throbbed

“So, you’re just framing me on purpose, huh? I was going to let this slide because of Inez,

as he ended his sentence, the manager hastily stepped into the

room for no reason and broke a wine glass!

him and bowed to Kieran.

which family?” Percy

Kieran? He’s the second son of the Harris family in Salinsburgh!” The manager glared at Percy. “You may not know about this, but the biggest shareholder of Yucca Delight is

at Inez, unable to utter

ordered, “Throw him out. He drugged the wine, so I want him handed over to the police. And don’t allow him to

Mr. Kieran!”

realized he had offended

the wine! Please don’t send me to jail and hold a grudge against Campbell Corporation!” he begged, approaching

kicked Percy away.