The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 290 Tricks

The birthday banquet was about to begin.

The garden was lively and filled with guests. The melodious sound of violins and a piano reverberated in the air.

Meanwhile, inside the villa, Sherman was standing in a quiet corridor, facing a tough decision.

Eloise decided to egg him further, “Sherman, drink it. I’ve already set things in motion, so you have no way out. How do you think Cedrick and Treyton will take revenge against the Ferguson family if they find out in advance?

“However, if you succeed, Cedrick will disdain Gwendolyn and break off their engagement. The Harris family will also feel embarrassed and won’t dare to confront the Ferguson family, and we will have the upper hand. By then, won’t Gwendolyn be at your mercy? Sherman!”

Sherman was backed into a corner with no way out. The expression in his eyes gradually grew resolute.

He received the glass of champagne handed to him by Eloise and gulped the content.

Satisfied, Eloise grinned in delight. “Hurry up and go upstairs. She belongs only to you tonight. Enjoy yourself!”

Mixed emotions churned within Sherman as he moved slowly up the stairs, holding onto the rail for support.

Taking in his retreating figure, Eloise quietly took out her phone and sent a message: It’s a success.

Then, she added: Check the drugs prepared for Jennifer again. Proceed as planned later. I want her reputation to be ruined!

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn was being carried to Sherman’s room.

The male housekeeper placed her on the large bed and was about to remove her gown.

Before he could touch her, a pair of slender hands grasped his wrist.

The male housekeeper was stunned. He looked up and noticed Gwendolyn had awakened.

Her eyes, reflecting the colorful lights from the garden outside, shone brightly and emanated intense coldness.

She curled her glamorous red lips into a wide smile.

“W–When did you wake up? You weren’t affected by ecstasy?”

The male/housekeeper was momentarily dazed before swiftly regaining his senses. A malicious look flashed across his eyes as he hastily yanked his right arm free. Pressing his fingers together, he aimed his hand at her neck, planning to knock her unconscious.

Gwendolyn narrowed her eyes and was ready to retaliate, but someone was faster than her.

A thud rang out, and the male housekeeper was knocked out from behind without any warning.

Half of his body collapsed onto the bed as he passed out cold.

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he fell, Neville’s radiant and delicate face was

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Why are you here?

crouched beside the bed to examine her condition. Noticing the faint

up too late? I

by his

will fade in a little while. You arrived just

his head. “What are

a meaningful look on her countenance. “You’ll

the banquet had already

giving a speech on the stage while Cedrick sat alone at

result, no one dared to sit with him. The party is starting, yet Gwendolyn hasn’t returned even after being

as tumultuous emotions

pulled out the

head around,

asked gloomily, “Why

dressed in an extravagant, custom–made gown from a branded clothing outlet. Her

their eyes off her from the moment she showed up. However, they were

as she was, Cedrick

As she took the seat beside Cedrick, many reporters in the surroundings pointed their cameras at her and furiously

composed and wore a gentle smile. Evelyn whispered,

pursed his lips and

even poured herself a glass of red wine. Then, she clinked

took a sip of red wine before continuing, “She was talking with Mr. Ferguson in the

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whose eyes were dark and pensive, disregarded her

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told you she wouldn’t

meeting him. Moreover, the two seemed to have gone upstairs together. Aren’t you curious about what they’re

his sharp gaze and uttered mockingly, “I cannot tolerate people I don’t like. I’ve tried all your pretentious tricks on Gwendolyn. How

Evelyn froze.

he got to

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Nico happened to jog over in his direction and whispered something

had followed his movements, and so they clearly

up a wine glass from the

Crack!

piercing noise