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?”

Craig looked at his brother, he noticed that there

sore all over for the past two days.

at the sorrowful Jasmine and Lucas, who seemed to have no appetite

kind of expressions are those on your faces? Are you

and stop hovering in my line

the dining room, not wanting to spend

the

minute, the only ones left in the spacious dining room

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

to see that his brother was still sensible, so his

on his face was apathetic, and

warrant and kicked up a fuss on the day of my

of the table and urged, “I know about this.

to kill me. Her bullet went sideways instead of hitting my heart, but Cedrick didn’t know about it. Thinking that I’m dead, he threw my body at a nearby mountain. He didn’t even bother burying me, hoping that

like something Cedrick would

then lowered

my side, as a hunter who happened to be on the mountain saved me. Mother wanted the international court to sanction Gwen later on, and Cedrick 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

to Charles’

brains, and combat

by Cedrick in making this trip,

the seat beside him, motioning for Charles to

suffered much under Cedrick’s hands, so he

you, Craig.” Charles

this time? Cedrick is the reason for your downfall, but he’s thriving in all ways right now-love life,

Charles hissed, tightening his fists as the murderous look in his eyes became

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 as you help me, Craig.

and mulled over Charles’ words. Then, a stumped

Investigation. I can only stay at home and wait for more news from the bureau.

even

snarled, the fury in his eyes was

the director one day and

Craig was silent.

that until he was close to losing

stare at his half-brother and narrow his eyes, seemingly

I have nothing, I can only come to you and try to rely on you. I’ll definitely help