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.

Remus, for the latter was known to

he had already been widowed several times. Everyone was told that his wives had died.

a fetish that no one knew

Jennifer? I’m going too easy on Abbot Group by making you

Mr.

Treyton ended the call and proceeded to block the number as he did not want to hear another word from

turned out to

Treyton after multiple failed attempts of calling the latter. It was clear to him how angry the

Craig at once, and half an hour later, he was on his way to the Newton

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

could not allow Abbot Group

and he would do anything to save the

was still busy working

later, there was still no sign

to get restless and broke into a cold

o’clock at that point. But still, Craig was nowhere to be seen. He could not continue waiting endlessly as he would

you please tell Mr. Craig to hurry?

a few times. However, he was worried that he might get into trouble if he kept doing it as Craig

wait for a while

no other choice but

minutes later, at half past eleven. Craig finally

instead of being in his usual military uniform, Craig was dressed casually in

what brings you here? Are

at his watch

Craig. Going straight to the point, he said, “Mr. Craig, I’m here to break off the engagement with

immediately as a dangerous glint flashed past

know that it’s my fault. You can keep the engagement gifts. Treat it as compensation

been made. I came

apologetic look in his eyes, the man bowed to Craig before striding out of the