The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 489 Late Night Interrogation

“You want to kill Gwendolyn?”

Although Craig did not believe that completely, he released his grip on Charles’ neck slightly.

Charles’ cheeks had already turned pale. Even though it was starting to get difficult to breathe, he continued without skipping a beat, “Craig, you’ve never experienced true despair. I don’t care what price I have to pay as long as Cedrick dies. Although I love Gwendolyn so much, she eloped with Cedrick so decisively during the wedding. I ended up being the joke of the town. I can’t forgive her for that either. Since they’re so in love with her, they can just accompany each other to the grave.”

A despairing yet vicious smirk played on his lips, making him look a bit scary.

With a raised eyebrow, Craig scrutinized Charles’ expression before withdrawing his hands. “You’re a madman, indeed. Your psyche is completely screwed up. However, this is good.”

Enduring the pain in his throat, Charles coughed slightly, his expression still remaining the same.

Craig gently stroked Charles’ neck, which had red imprints left from his fingers. His voice became softer as he said. “Since you’ve finished toasting the guests, there’s nothing else for you to do in the garden. Go back to your room and rest.”

“Got it. Craig.”

“Okay.” Craig averted his gaze and left the shadowy corner.

It was until Craig’s figure had completely been absorbed into the lively scene in the garden that Charles. finally let out a careful sigh of relief.

He took out an unopened packet of powder from his pocket and gripped it in his fist.

After Craig left, Gwendolyn deliberately kept a low profile. She evaded everyone’s vision and appeared in front of Charles.

Both of them shared a gaze and smiled.

Craig, who had just returned to the welcome party lobby, was finally stopped by Karl.

“Bad news, Mr. Craig!” Karl’s face was filled with panic as he whispered beside Craig’s ears. “My key to the top floor has disappeared. Only Mr. Charles was by my side before the welcome party started.”

The expression on Craig’s face changed drastically. Fury raged in his eyes as he roared through gritted teeth, “Charles Newton!”

Just when he turned around to enter the villa, Karl stopped him. “Don’t be angry yet, Mr. Craig. I’m just feeling suspicious. Since there are so many guests around, it’s not appropriate to spread the news about the top floor. Since Mr. Jenson is present, it might easily lead to a major commotion.”

After a brief moment of rage, Craig quickly suppressed the look of fury in his eyes.

and instructed calmly, “Don’t make a huge fuss about it yet. Find a chance to head

“Understood.”

and followed the

keep a close eye on Mr. Charles.

his room, was pacing back

return the key to the top

kept observing the situation in the garden. Just when he was about to leave

“What are you doing?”

said that since you’re feeling unwell,

I’m fine now. It’s my welcome party tonight. Can’t I accompany Craig downstairs

allowed to leave the room. After

matter what Charles said, the two bodyguards did not budge even an inch.

his anger and slammed the door

eye on me.

that he had stolen from Karl was still with

would definitely run a search on him

in utter darkness, he

amongst the

passed by and accidentally stepped on the key, pushing it further into the soil. Only half of its golden rim was exposed

party ended at half past ten

guests left

and Cedrick also left the Newton residence with the

“Look, Hubby.”

far away from the Newton residence, Gwendolyn

contained a transparent serum, while the

look. “We can’t drag this any longer. Let’s. send the serum to Joshua at War Laboratory and let him check

nodded while passing him the other packet of powder. “Look at this

“What’s this?”

Craig gave him.

you know

time, he didn’t manage to tell me. After we find out what the unknown serum is and confirm that it’s lethal, we can bring out this packet of powder and pin the crime.

powder too. If Craig finds out that Charles didn’t manage to fulfill his task, he won’t let

Charles did add something to the red wine