The Ex and Her Riches

Clocking Craig’s detached expression, Karl sighed. Without saying anything further, he obediently left to do as ordered.

During lunch at noon, the atmosphere at the dining table in the Newton residence was exceedingly somber.

Sensing that Craig was in a bad mood and seemed to be preoccupied with his thoughts, neither Jasmine nor Lucas dared make a peep. They both kept their heads lowered and stuffed food into their mouths.

Only the sounds of cutlery against crockery remained in the huge dining room.

Craig’s expression was as black as thunder. Unbidden, the other person imprisoned on the top floor of the house flashed across his mind.

Jennifer has already learned of the Newton family’s secret, so allowing her to stay by Cedrick’s side poses a tremendous risk at the end of the day. Argh! How I wish I could kill her right away!

A clang rang out as he slammed his fork onto the table with a grim look on his face.

The sudden sound had both Jasmine and Lucas jump in fright. They did not even dare chew the food in their mouths.

Lucas was inherently cowardly and had no mind of his own. When he saw that Craig was no longer eating, he put down his fork resolutely and swallowed the last bite of food in his mouth before sitting there quietly.

Likewise, Jasmine was too scared to continue eating. Following suit, she placed her fork down and turned to Craig.

“What’s the matter with you, Craig?” Her voice turned tentative, and she ventured, “Is this because… Jennifer had been taken away?”

Craig lifted his eyes and stared at her intently. All of a sudden, an idea occurred to him.

“Since Gwendolyn claimed that her crystal earrings went missing, go and return them to her. If you like them, I’ll gift you a similar set in the future.”

Not daring to demur, Jasmine could only relent in displeasure, “Got it.”

Subsequently, Craig continued, “She used you to take Jennifer away, so she probably harbors some guilt toward you. Visit the Jenson residence often these few days.”

At that, Jasmine was wholly bewildered.

“Huh? But didn’t you just instruct me to stay away from her last night?“,

“That was then. Jennifer is there now, and we can’t ascertain her safety. Use this excuse to go over often and look in on her. Can you do it?”

Words eluded Jasmine.

he were to learn that I willingly helped to facilitate the matter of Jennifer being taken away, would he

her head low. In truth, she did not

her, Craig. Besides, didn’t you say that Jennifer is gravely ill? Isn’t it perfect that Gwendolyn took her away for treatment?

Crash!

noise split the

Craig smashed the porcelain bowl before him to the ground, resulting in shards flying

Lucas and Jasmine trembled

bit her lower lip in aggrieve. Curling

you hold no affection for Jennifer, she’s still your biological sister. As her sister, shouldn’t you go

in the afternoon after I finish eating in a

arrange for two well–trained

she did not think much of

time, Craig’s

tableware over and placed everything

picked up the fork, the look on his face back to its usual casualness. “The

lowered as they did so. Some time passed before Craig asked, “Are you busy at the office

affirmative when Craig blithely continued, “If you aren’t busy, I’ll have my subordinates find a vacant position at the Federal Bureau of Investigation

“Craig, I…”

after standing for half an hour in the military posture. How could I possibly be able to bear the torture of going on missions and running around every

brother was

in a deep voice, “Try to handle things at the office remotely as much as possible henceforth. Make frequent trips to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and gain a foothold there as soon as

all over his face, Lucas weakly queried,

“Yeah.”

just about to turn Craig down firmly when the latter continued, “But if I’ll think that you’re purposefully being lazy and unambitious. The cane meant for Jasmine last night ended up unused, so why

face drained of all color. Expending much difficulty, he flashed his brother a smile. “Never mind, then. I’m not that

his voice amicable. “There’s no need to force

I’m very sure of my decision, Craig. I fervently hope to hone myself at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I’ll never disappoint you and shall do my best to perform well to gain a foothold there as soon

in his eyes, and he sounded beyond

that, Craig was finally satisfied. A smile curved his lips, and his gaze turned gentle

held the fork trembled uncontrollably. Despite the tableful of food, he had no appetite at the thought of

shaking overly much, and the fear within him lingered. Even after trying for an eternity, he still