The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 486 His Instincts

As Charles sat on the guest room’s bed, a sense of worry gnawed his heart.

He knew Craig far too well. The man was paranoid and an overthinker. He knew that Craig was not going to believe him so easily

With that thought in mind, he sent Cedrick a message.

The next morning, at the Newton residence’s dining room, everyone was silently having their breakfast.

Only the sounds of cutlery against crockery filled the huge dining room.

After what seemed like forever, Craig said, “Charles, since you’re back, I’ll be announcing to the public that you’re still alive. I’ll hold a welcome party for you.”

Charles furrowed his brows and replied, “But Craig, if Cedrick finds out about this, he’ll surely try to capture me and send me back to the secret interrogation room to torture me.”

Upon noticing Charles’ nervousness, Craig let down his guard a little.

“Don’t leave the Newton residence before the welcome party. I’ll guarantee your safety.”

“But, Craig…”

“No.” Craig firmly said. “You told me that you were going to heed my orders. Have you already forgotten about that?”

At that, Charles had no choice but to reply, “All right.”

“Come to the study two hours later. I have something I want you to do.”

“Okay.”

Silence returned to the dining room.

After the meal, Jasmine went back to the Jenson family’s Harrick Villa. She was forced to go and check on Jennifer.

Meanwhile, Lucas bitterly went to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to work. He had been the errand boy for the past two days, and he was about to collapse from exhaustion. His grudge against Craig only became even more intense.

Meanwhile, Craig felt better, and he could somewhat walk on his own, albeit slowly.

Thus, he went to the study to deal with Newton Group’s quarterly financial statement.

bodyguard knocked on

Craig, we’ve done our investigation. Mr. Charles went to Angle yesterday in an attempt to meet Mrs.

down his pen and icily asked, “Did he manage

was discreetly kicked out

pondered the answer for a while. “Then did he

“No.”

solemn look slowly returned to

the

later, Charles came into the

a plan?

“Yes, I’ll be assigning you a task during your welcome party, and

Craig was done giving his instructions to Charles, Charles

want me

say that you’d do anything so that I can become the director

“But…”

Cedrick at the Newton residence, not only would I be caught on the spot, but Newton Group’s shares will be affected too. The Newton family won’t be able to escape this, so Craig, you have to think about

all afraid. “Don’t worry. No one knows about this drug. It’s a prohibited drug I purchased from overseas, and it’s colorless and odorless. It’ll only take effect

drug to be detected, why do

of his cigarette before glancing

shot you, so she must be feeling guilty. If you do this, you’ll be able to get Gwendolyn to pass the wine to Cedrick. This plan will be flawless

hands behind his back as he stood with a

Charles back to the present. “You made me a promise yesterday, but are you now saying that you were only

say. I’ll make

“Good.”

lazily leaned back on the

he gazed at the rising smoke with cold

ensure your safety in the Newton residence before the party, you’ll have

only hesitated for two seconds before fishing out the old phone

much money, so this is the only phone I have. If you don’t believe me, you can

amicable smile and

Charles being alive and having only

still under suspicion for Charles’ murder. However, the chaos was

was alive,

watching the news of the Newton

the washed strawberries into her mouth, he glanced at her

and take back his old