The Ex and Her Riches

In the ancestral hall. Craig put the cane back into the box. A menacing glint flashed past his eyes as he recalled Gwendolyn making use of his sister and taking Jennifer away.

Treyton stayed awake the whole night, sitting by Jennifer’s bed all the way until the next morning.

After examining Jennifer, the doctor concluded that her body was still very weak and gave her two shots of sedatives to curb her hysteric behavior. However, the strength of the tranquilizers was also enough to knock her out for the entire night.

Treyton had bandaged Jennifer’s wrist after applying medicine to her wound.

With his gaze fixed on the woman’s haggard and pale face, he held her hand tightly, interlocking his fingers with hers.

Persuading her to return to the Newton family was the worst mistake he had made in his entire life. Treyton knew that, no matter what he did, he would never be able to make up for the hurt they had caused her.

He would be willing to accept any punishment from her after she woke up.

His eyes were bloodshot, his heart aching so badly that it felt as if he was going to suffocate.

A heavy atmosphere of despair enveloped the room, and the air seemed to grow denser, as if saturated with sorrow and helplessness.

Just then, Treyton’s phone rang, jolting him out of his sorrowful state.

It was Remus.

The moment the call was connected, Remus said in an ingratiating tone, “Mr. Treyton, I’ve given it some thought and decided to break off my engagement with Jennifer. However, please give me two days to think of a suitable excuse to tell Mr. Craig. Can you settle the online scandal for me first?”

Treyton’s expression darkened as he replied, “How dare you ask me to fix the mess on the Abbot family’s behalf when you haven’t even done what you’re supposed to do yet? Remus, are you taking me for a fool?”

“No! Mr. Treyton, you’ve misunderstood. I’m just—”

Not wanting to hear his explanation. Treyton cut the man off before issuing him an ultimatum. “I’ll give you till noon to break off the engagement with the Newton family. If you fail to do so, I will ask Kiddo to terminate all collaborations with Abbot Group. Do you want to see Abbot Group declaring bankrupt in just a few days’ time?”

If Harris Group decided to ostracize Abbot Group, the other major corporations would surely follow suit and boycott the latter company. Without the support of their partners, it would not take more than a couple of days for Abbot Group’s hotel and restaurant businesses to plummet to rock bottom.

not feel bad at all threatening Remus, for the latter was known to be a womanizer and a

told that his wives had

had a fetish that no

scumbag lust after Jennifer? I’m going too easy on Abbot

Treyton, Mr.

Remus could complete his sentence, Treyton ended the call and proceeded to block the number as he did not want to

threat turned out to be very

blocked by Treyton after multiple failed attempts of calling the latter. It was clear to him

and half an hour later,

not mind remaining a bachelor for the rest of his life. After all,

allow Abbot Group

his life, and he would

As Craig was still busy working in his study, the butler led Remus

later, there was still no sign

get restless and broke into a

at his watch, noticing that it was almost eleven o’clock at that point. But still, Craig was nowhere to be seen. He could not continue waiting endlessly as

you please tell Mr. Craig to hurry?

had already gone into the study a few times. However, he was worried that he might get into trouble if he kept doing it as Craig had been in a bad mood ever since he returned home the night

wait for a while more. Mr. Craig will be here

choice but to

at half past eleven. Craig finally strode down

Bureau of Investigation, instead of being in his usual military uniform, Craig

Abbot, what brings you here? Are you here to

glanced at his watch

he had no time to make small talk with Craig. Going straight to the point, he said, “Mr.

darkened immediately as a dangerous glint flashed past his

the sweat from his forehead. “The problem lies. with me. I will make a public announcement to let everyone know that it’s my fault. You can keep the engagement gifts. Treat it as compensation for the potential

watch every few seconds, Remus stood up right after he finished speaking and added, “Mr. Craig, my decision has been made.

apologetic look in his eyes, the man bowed