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.

feel bad at all threatening Remus, for the latter was known to be a womanizer

Everyone was told that his

the man had a fetish that no

easy

Treyton, Mr. Treyton,

to block

out

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

half an hour later, he was on

mind remaining a bachelor for the rest of his

could not allow Abbot

as important as his life, and he would do anything to

was still busy working in his study, the butler led

hour later, there was still no sign

restless and broke into a cold sweat due

glanced 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 he would be doomed if Harris Group really decided to take

Craig to hurry? I have something

worried that he might get into trouble if he kept doing it as Craig had been in a bad mood

bowed apologetically and replied, “Please just wait for a while more. Mr. Craig will

had no other choice but

past eleven. Craig finally strode down the stairs

Investigation, instead of being in his usual military uniform, Craig was dressed casually in a tailored shirt and trousers, looking

you here? Are you here to see

at his

time to make small talk with Craig. Going straight to the point, he said, “Mr.

glint flashed past his eyes. “Break

everyone know that it’s my fault. You can keep the engagement gifts. Treat it as compensation for the potential losses Newton Group might suffer due to the

and added, “Mr. Craig, my decision has been made. I came here to inform you about it. I have

his eyes, the man bowed to Craig before