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.

later, the bodyguard knocked on the

went to Angle yesterday in an

and icily asked, “Did he manage to

I think he was discreetly kicked out of the

for a

“No.”

solemn look slowly returned to

a respectful bow, the bodyguard turned and

later, Charles came

up with a plan? Is that why you

I’ll be assigning you a task during your

Craig was done giving his instructions to Charles, Charles had a somber expression on

me to poison

sound surprised? Didn’t you say that you’d do anything so that I can become the director

“But…”

held in the Newton residence. If anything happens to Cedrick at the Newton residence, not only would I be caught on the spot, but Newton Group’s shares will be affected

drug. It’s a prohibited drug I purchased from overseas, and it’s colorless and odorless. It’ll only take effect a

tough drug to be detected, why do you want me to do

took a puff of his

to Gwendolyn. She 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.

he stood with a stiff back. His eyes were lowered as he mulled over

had to rap on the table to snap Charles back to the present. “You made me a promise yesterday,

do as you say. I’ll make sure everything

“Good.”

back on the chair as

tilted his head back, he gazed at

you’ll have to hand in all of

seconds before fishing out

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

amicable smile and said. “Of

night, news of Charles being alive and having only

for Charles’ murder. However, the chaos was kept minimal

alive,

watching the

washed strawberries into her mouth, he glanced

take back his old life after coming back a year