The Ex and Her Riches

Craig bowed politely. “Have a safe journey, Mr. Jenson.”

Standing at the side of the gate, he watched Cedrick enter a vehicle and leave.

Once the automobiles vanished from his view, he kicked a large pot in the garden in a fit of fury.

“Cedrick Jenson!” exclaimed Craig with resentment.

Gritting his teeth, he suddenly recalled something. Oh, cr*p! Jennifer has been staying at the Jenson residence for almost a week now. I guess I’IL…

Upon composing himself, he returned to the villa and summoned Jasmine to the study.

“What’s the matter, Craig?” she asked.

Irritated, Craig smoked and ordered, “Remember to visit Jennifer in the Jenson residence in these two days. You must bring the bodyguards protecting you into the bedroom.”

“Eh?” Jasmine was confounded. “Gwendolyn’s always the one leading me to the room. I don’t think she’ll allow the bodyguards to enter because there are too many people-”

Smashing his hand on the table, Craig demanded, “I don’t care what you do. Just ensure you can spend time in Jennifer’s room alone with the bodyguards.”

“Mr. Treyton and the doctor never leaves Jennifer’s room, Craig. What you’re asking me to do is impossible. They won’t allow me-”

Again, Craig slapped the table with a violent look. “Why are you saying it’s impossible before you even try it? How can you hope to succeed when you’re already diminishing your confidence?”

Jasmine was startled by the slam and teared up. Weakly, she bit her lip aggrievedly.

Annoyed, Craig scowled instead of comforting her. “You’re twenty-one years old already. You are an adult, so you need to be capable of handling things independently. Consider this an opportunity to train your adaptability.”

His finger tapped on the table repeatedly. “I don’t care what you need to do to accomplish your mission. Within two days, you will find a way to meet with Jasmine alone with the bodyguards without anyone else present in the room.”

“What if I can’t do it?” inquired Jasmine with teary eyes.

experience of what Charles

astonished by her brother’s cruelty. “Why, Craig? Why are you threatening me with a heavy

I’m asking you to complete this mission on your own to train you,” spat Craig with a grave

couldn’t help but feel her understanding of him was slipping, so much so

“I didn’t change. It’s just that I’ve spoiled you too

and that has prevented you from

was rendered speechless as her body turned

dashed out of the study

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still visible on Craig’s face as he

want you to investigate the secret interrogation room Mr. Jenson brought

the car, the dizzy Charles was given a

he gradually lifted his heavy eyelids,

to Charles, glanced at the latter. “You’re finally awake. I can’t believe you managed to bite

lips curved upward. “If I didn’t bite you for real, how can I express my genuine despair

knew, I would’ve slapped

Charles chuckled and slowly sat

Cedrick sat opposite him and was focusing

know what was happening to me? You came really

help. She wants Gwenny to return the stolen object in exchange for

that.

I do return the serum, it means I admit I was the culprit. Not only will the efforts invested in Gwendolyn’s matter be for naught, but Craig will definitely find a way to kill me. The only way I can survive is by hiding the truth, no matter the cost. Upon ending his train of thought there, he turned to

the database.

did, I wouldn’t

That’s true. Charles smiled.

silence ensued

plenty of wounds were

blood-drenched shirt. “I didn’t count, though