The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 485 Eliminating Cedrick

“Who?” Craig questioned, confused.

“It’s our Mr. Charles! He’s… He’s right at the entrance. He’s alive!”

The more Craig listened, the deeper his frown became.

Hence, he propped himself up to stand.

However, the soreness of his arms and thighs forced him back on the chair. Pushing away the thoughts of his pain, he said, “Let him in.”

When everyone in the dining room saw Charles, they paled as if they had seen a ghost.

Out of everyone, Jasmine was the most agitated. Tears welled up in her eyes as she cried out, “Charles, is that really you? You survived?”

Charles’ eyes crinkled. “I was lucky to have survived.”

As his gaze drifted toward Craig and Lucas, he greeted, “Craig, Lucas.”

Lucas nodded numbly.

Craig was the one with the least expression and the most composed.

When he stirred his soup, the spoon and the bowl made a crystalline clanking sound. He somberly asked, “If you were alive, why didn’t you send us a message? Does the Newton family not mean anything to you anymore?”

Charles lowered his head and meekly answered, “I’m sorry. I had to go into hiding in order to survive. I know I’ve done wrong to worry you all.”

Hearing that made Craig feel better. “Forget it. I’m glad you’re back. Have you had your dinner?”

“No.”

Craig glimpsed at the housekeeper beside them and said, “Set the table for Charles.”

“No, it’s fine,” Charles said.

His blue eyes were fixed on Craig.

“Craig, I have something I wish to talk to you in private. Is that okay?”

his brother, he noticed that there was something

for the past two days. He could

moment of rumination, he turned to look at the sorrowful Jasmine and Lucas, who seemed to

those on your faces? Are you not hungry? If you’re not, go back

hovering in

in unison before hurrying out of the dining room, not wanting to spend another extra

the housekeepers

a minute, the only ones left in the

across the long dining table to the empty seat beside Craig, but he did not sit down. Instead, he remained

was glad to see that his brother was still sensible,

look on his face was apathetic, and he spoke slowly in a

a fuss on the day of my wedding with Gwen.

and urged, “I know about this. What I

Cedrick didn’t know about it. Thinking that I’m dead, he threw my body at a nearby mountain. He didn’t

like something Cedrick

lowered

tried to send his men to look for my body on the mountain. I fled to Erihal that night, and I’ve been living in countries with low literacy rates, hiding my identity since then. I

to Charles’

pity. You, my brother, have good looks, brains, and combat skills, but Cedrick has ruined

Cedrick in making this

at the seat beside him, motioning

hear that Charles had suffered much under Cedrick’s hands, so he

Charles

“What plans do you have this time? Cedrick is the reason for your downfall, but he’s

as the murderous

in hopes for one thing-1 wish to seek your help. Cedrick has stolen my woman from me and made me lose everything. I had to suffer because of him, and I can’t even come home. despite having one. If I don’t kill him, I’ll live in hatred forever. As long

interest was piqued. He stirred his soup for a while and mulled over Charles’ words. Then, a stumped look crossed

I really want to help you, but Cedrick has suspended my work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I can only stay at home and wait for

Cedrick’s even messing

in his

time. Do you not want to be the director one day and have Cedrick submit to you instead? Don’t you want to take

Craig was silent.

course, he did. He yearned for a day like that until he was

all he did was stare at his half-brother and narrow his eyes, seemingly lost

you. I’ll definitely help you with this. I’m going to risk my life and get you the role of the director of the