The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 476 A Double Agent

Clocking Craig’s detached expression, Karl sighed. Without saying anything further, he obediently left to do as ordered.

During lunch at noon, the atmosphere at the dining table in the Newton residence was exceedingly

somber.

Sensing that Craig was in a bad mood and seemed to be preoccupied with his thoughts, neither Jasmine nor Lucas dared make a peep. They both kept their heads lowered and stuffed food into their mouths.

Only the sounds of cutlery against crockery remained in the huge dining room.

Craig’s expression was as black as thunder. Unbidden, the other person imprisoned on the top floor of the house flashed across his mind.

Jennifer has already learned of the Newton family’s secret, so allowing her to stay by Cedrick’s side poses a tremendous risk at the end of the day. Argh! How I wish I could kill her right away!

A clang rang out as he slammed his fork onto the table with a grim look on his face.

The sudden sound had both Jasmine and Lucas jump in fright. They did not even dare chew the food in their mouths.

Lucas was inherently cowardly and had no mind of his own. When he saw that Craig was no longer eating, he put down his fork resolutely and swallowed the last bite of food in his mouth before sitting there quietly.

Likewise, Jasmine was too scared to continue eating. Following suit, she placed her fork down and turned to Craig.

“What’s the matter with you, Craig?” Her voice turned tentative, and she ventured, “Is this because… Jennifer had been taken away?”

Craig lifted his eyes and stared at her intently. All of a sudden, an idea occurred to him.

“Since Gwendolyn claimed that her crystal earrings went missing, go and return them to her. If you like them, I’ll gift you a similar set in the future.”

Not daring to demur, Jasmine could only relent in displeasure, “Got it.”

Subsequently, Craig continued, “She used you to take Jennifer away, so she probably harbors some guilt toward you. Visit the Jenson residence often these few days.”

At that, Jasmine was wholly bewildered.

“Huh? But didn’t you just instruct me to stay away from her last night?“,

“That was then. Jennifer is there now, and we can’t ascertain her safety. Use this excuse to go over often and look in on her. Can you do it?”

Words eluded Jasmine.

agent? If he were to learn that I willingly helped to facilitate the

she hung her head low. In truth, she did not

Gwendolyn never hurt her, Craig. Besides, didn’t you say that Jennifer is gravely ill? Isn’t it perfect that Gwendolyn took

Crash!

resounding noise split the

towering rage, Craig smashed the porcelain bowl before him to the ground, resulting in

and Jasmine trembled in

that her eyes brimmed with tears, and she bit her lower lip in aggrieve. Curling into herself,

was only then that Craig’s expression eased slightly. “While you hold no affection for Jennifer, she’s still your biological sister. As her sister, shouldn’t you go and visit her now that she’s

in the afternoon after I finish eating in a

I’ll arrange for two well–trained

did not think much of it. “Okay, got

no time, Craig’s

housekeeper then brought a new set of tableware over and placed everything neatly before

picked up the fork, the look on his face back to its usual casualness. “The food has

gone

cold. Stop

eating, keeping their heads lowered as they did so. Some time passed before Craig

to answer in the affirmative when Craig blithely continued, “If you aren’t busy, I’ll have my subordinates find a vacant position at the Federal Bureau

“Craig, I…”

for half an hour in the military posture. How could I

incessantly, wondering whether his brother was deliberately taking his

him.

Craig did not even spare him a single look. Instead, he added in a deep voice, “Try to handle things at the office remotely as much as possible henceforth.

pain written all over his face, Lucas weakly queried, “Can I decline,

“Yeah.”

you

do

if I’ll think that you’re purposefully being lazy and unambitious. The cane meant for Jasmine last night ended up unused, so why don’t you go to the ancestral hall and take

flash, Lucas‘ face drained of all color. Expending much difficulty, he flashed his brother a smile. “Never mind, then. I’m not that

no need to force yourself. You can consider it further. I’m not

it’s okay. I’m very sure of my decision, Craig. I fervently hope to hone myself at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I’ll never disappoint you and shall do my best

look in his eyes,

finally satisfied. A smile curved his lips, and his gaze turned gentle once more. “Great.