The Ex and Her Riches

As Charles sat on the guest room’s bed, a sense of worry gnawed his heart.

He knew Craig far too well. The man was paranoid and an overthinker. He knew that Craig was not going to believe him so easily

With that thought in mind, he sent Cedrick a message.

The next morning, at the Newton residence’s dining room, everyone was silently having their breakfast.

Only the sounds of cutlery against crockery filled the huge dining room.

After what seemed like forever, Craig said, “Charles, since you’re back, I’ll be announcing to the public that you’re still alive. I’ll hold a welcome party for you.”

Charles furrowed his brows and replied, “But Craig, if Cedrick finds out about this, he’ll surely try to capture me and send me back to the secret interrogation room to torture me.”

Upon noticing Charles’ nervousness, Craig let down his guard a little.

“Don’t leave the Newton residence before the welcome party. I’ll guarantee your safety.”

“But, Craig…”

“No.” Craig firmly said. “You told me that you were going to heed my orders. Have you already forgotten about that?”

At that, Charles had no choice but to reply, “All right.”

“Come to the study two hours later. I have something I want you to do.”

“Okay.”

Silence returned to the dining room.

After the meal, Jasmine went back to the Jenson family’s Harrick Villa. She was forced to go and check on Jennifer.

Meanwhile, Lucas bitterly went to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to work. He had been the errand boy for the past two days, and he was about to collapse from exhaustion. His grudge against Craig only became even more intense.

Meanwhile, Craig felt better, and he could somewhat walk on his own, albeit slowly.

Thus, he went to the study to deal with Newton Group’s quarterly financial statement.

A few minutes later, the bodyguard knocked on the room door.

went to Angle

down his pen and icily

he was discreetly

a while. “Then did he

“No.”

slowly returned to a peaceful expression. “You’re

a respectful bow, the

later, Charles

plan? Is that

his head to smile at Charles. “Yes, I’ll be assigning you a task during your welcome party, and

Craig was done giving his instructions to Charles, Charles

you want me

surprised? Didn’t you say that you’d do anything so that I can become

“But…”

caught on the spot, but Newton Group’s shares will

drug. It’s a prohibited drug I purchased from overseas, and it’s colorless and odorless. It’ll only take effect a week after he’s poisoned, so no one will suspect

drug to be detected, why do you want me

took a puff of his cigarette before

She shot you, so she must be feeling guilty. If you do this, you’ll be able to get Gwendolyn to pass

with a stiff back. His

the present. “You made me a promise yesterday,

as you say. I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly,

“Good.”

lazily leaned back on the chair

gazed at the rising smoke

the Newton residence before the party, you’ll have to hand in all of

a little, but he only hesitated for two seconds before fishing out the old phone model from his pocket and

is the only phone I have. If you don’t believe me,

smile and said.

having only gone abroad to study was published

However, the chaos was kept minimal

that Charles was alive, those

the couch, watching the

washed strawberries into her mouth, he glanced at her

never thought that he’d use the identity of Charles Newton and take back his old