The Ex and Her Riches

Percy’s expression froze, and he explained in a panic, “No way! You and I are engaged. Why would I do something as unnecessary as that? Besides, the red wine’s prepared by the restaurant.”

Inez narrowed her eyes. “It better be.”

She twirled the glass and was about to drink it when the door to the private room suddenly opened.

A warm, large hand snatched her wineglass away.

Perplexed, Inez raised her head and saw Kieran. “What are you doing here?”

Kieran placed the wineglass below his nose and sniffed while glancing at Percy.

Percy gulped and tried to act tough. “Who are you? You’ve barged into my private room! Please leave!”

He stood up and tried to snatch the glass from Kieran.

Kieran stepped back and coldly splashed the wine on Percy’s face without saying a word.

Percy ceased his movements. He pursed his lips as drops of red wine steamed down.

Upon registering what he had just done, he immediately spat the wine out and wiped his lips clean.

Inez rested her chin on one hand while holding back her laughter, staring at the two men as though she had nothing to do with what was going on.

Kieran was usually composed, but, at that moment, he was furious.

He hurled the wineglass at the wall, smashing it into pieces. “You’re an animal! How dare you try to drug your fiancée!”

Percy was dumbfounded for a few seconds.

was shorter than Kieran, he had to lift his head to meet the latter’s eyes. He wiped his glasses clean and roared, “Do you have any proof to support your accusation? I can sue you for slander! Also, this is my territory! I’m going to make you apologize to me and have the security guards

he put his glasses back on, he called the

call, he looked at Kieran arrogantly. “Don’t think you’re hot stuff just because you’re handsome, punk. Since

the side, covered her mouth to hold back her laughter. I’ve known Kieran for over a year, and I’ve never seen anyone successfully make him

tossed two peanuts into her mouth. Hmm, this

some nerve to act arrogantly even though you

was stunned. Kieran was poised and possessed an intimidating, icy aura. He

to Inez, who was still eating

contemplating her answer briefly, she

really just a

“Mm-hmm.”

asked, “What’s your relationship with him?

Inez paused.

waited for her answer

“Not really. I met him a few times before, but

heard that, his heart immediately sank,

said arrogantly, “So, you’re just framing me on purpose, huh? I was going to let this slide because of Inez, but looks like I don’t need

hastily stepped into the private room with four

at Kieran, Percy ordered, “He’s the one who barged into my room for no reason and broke a wine glass! He even accused me of drugging the wine! Call the police right now and throw

the manager ignored him and bowed to Kieran. “What’s

which family?” Percy asked

family in Salinsburgh!” The manager glared at Percy. “You may not know about this, but the biggest shareholder of Yucca Delight is Mr. Asher,

Inez, unable to utter another word due to

“Throw him out. He drugged the wine, so I want him handed over to the police. And don’t allow him to dine in this

do, Mr. Kieran!” the manager

a while before Percy realized