The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 497 Boy Servant

As her soothing words reached his ears, Craig’s eyes glistened with tears that gradually spilled over.

“I’m sorry, Mom. I wish to stay alive, and I’m unwilling to relinquish the status and privileges I have attained. I refuse to be confined in a high–security prison, living a life worse than death like a mere walking corpse.”

He embraced the frail woman in his arms, holding her tighter as if seeking solace.

“Rest assured, Mom. That illegitimate child has caused your mental deterioration and the loss of Jennifer. I know how much you hate him. I’ll make him pay for his actions.”

As the evening drew near, Lucas made his way back home. His hand firmly pressed against his aching lower back.

For the past few days, he had been compelled to carry out errands for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and now his entire body felt as if it were on the brink of collapse.

Craig is so vicious. I can’t even pass the basic assessment with my mediocre skills. How can my feeble body withstand the intense missions of the bureau?

Lucas felt like crying, as he was constantly being exploited, living each day in what felt like a living hell.

He wondered when he could break free from the torture.

But as soon as the image of Charles being beaten with two canes flashed past his mind, Lucas grew terrified. He forcefully suppressed his urge to curse Craig.

He clung to the wall, his legs trembling as he slowly inched his way toward the garden.

When Lucas saw a male housekeeper rushing passed him, he called out, “Why are you running? Come over here and help me.”

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment before approaching and offering his support. “Apologies, Mr. Lucas. Mr. Craig is currently having the top floor cleared out. I’ve been preoccupied and forgot to greet you.”

“Why is he cleaning the top floor?”

Shaking his head, the housekeeper replied, “We’re not privy to Mr. Craig’s intentions. It’s already past six o’clock, and he’s insisted on having everything cleared out by tonight. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble.”

Even though Lucas was perplexed, he did not want to get the housekeeper into trouble. “You can go about your tasks. There’s no need to assist me. I’ll manage on my own.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Lucas,” the servant replied, bowing deeply before hurrying off to the backyard.

As Lucas watched his retreating figure, his suspicions grew stronger.

red

up to? My intuition tells

make his way toward the

he approached, the sound of shattering glass grew

was bustling with housekeepers and bodyguards, and even the butler was

were smashing glass containers

gazed at the scene unfolding before him, his mind filled with

partially destroyed container in a corner. There were small

him and he instinctively reached for one of the

his actions, hurried over and swiftly took the vial from his grasp, returning it to its

them. Everyone is occupied, so we can’t attend to your needs at the moment. I suggest you go

“Very well, carry on with your tasks. I’ll

Lucas,” the butler replied with a respectful bow before

to him, he discreetly picked up the glass vial he

a long day of work, Cedrick returned to Harrick Villa and was surprised to

the dining table for dinner, Jasmine couldn’t take her

“What

“All right.”

redirected her attention to her meal. However, her curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn’t resist stealing glances in Cedrick’s

gaze and made eye

felt guilty and quickly averted her gaze, too afraid

on my

just that I find you really handsome. I haven’t had a chance

raised an

you

discover?”

also looked at Jasmine

at both of them, feeling hesitant

can’t help but feel that you bear a

Cedrick exchanged glances.

in her seat before leaning closer to Gwendolyn and whispered, “Don’t you think Mr. Jenson

Cough! Cough!

hushed tone, her words reverberated through the relatively quiet dining hall, catching Cedrick off guard

couldn’t help but laugh

were considered a dark chapter in Cedrick’s

and the personal servant from Fairlake,