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.

helped to facilitate the matter of Jennifer being taken away,

heart jolted, and she hung her head low. In truth, she did not want Jennifer to return

hurt her, Craig. Besides, didn’t you say that Jennifer is gravely ill? Isn’t it

Crash!

noise split

before

Lucas and Jasmine trembled in

so terrified that her eyes brimmed with tears, and she bit her lower lip in aggrieve. Curling into herself, she apologized, “Don’t be angry, Craig. I was

sister. As her sister, shouldn’t you go and visit her now that she’s not only gravely ill but also contracted some mental

and visit her in the afternoon after I finish eating

I’ll arrange for two well–trained bodyguards

did not

no time, Craig’s expression

housekeeper then brought a new set of tableware over and

on his face back

gone

cold. Stop

Jasmine dare to resume eating, keeping their heads lowered as they did so. Some time

continued, “If you aren’t busy, I’ll have my subordinates

“Craig, I…”

could I possibly be able to bear the torture of going on missions and

his brother was deliberately taking his

him.

handle things at the office remotely as much as possible henceforth. Make frequent trips to the Federal Bureau of Investigation

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

“Yeah.”

you

do

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 fifty

his brother a smile. “Never mind, then. I’m not that strong, and that might kill me.

amicable. “There’s no need to force

Federal Bureau of Investigation.

a determined look in his

A smile curved his lips, and his gaze turned gentle