The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Percy’s expression froze, and he explained in a panic, “No way! You and I are engaged. Why would I do something

as unnecessary as that? Besides, the red wine’s prepared by the restaurant.”

Inez narrowed her eyes. “It better be.”

She twirled the glass and was about to drink it when the door to the private room suddenly opened.

A warm, large hand snatched her wineglass away.

Perplexed, Inez raised her head and saw Kieran. “What are you doing here?”

Kieran placed the wineglass below his nose and sniffed while glancing at Percy.

Percy gulped and tried to act tough. “Who are you? You’ve barged into my private room! Please leave!”

He stood up and tried to snatch the glass from Kieran.

Kieran stepped back and coldly splashed the wine on Percy’s face without saying a word.

Percy ceased his movements. He pursed his lips as drops of red wine steamed down.

Upon registering what he had just done, he immediately spat the wine out and wiped his lips clean.

Inez rested her chin on one hand while holding back her laughter, staring at the two men as though she had

nothing to do with what was going on.

Kieran was usually composed, but, at that moment, he was furious.

He hurled the wineglass at the wall, smashing it into pieces. “You’re an animal! How dare you try to drug your

fiancée!”

Percy was dumbfounded for a few seconds.

As he was shorter than Kieran, he had to lift his head to meet the latter’s eyes. He wiped his glasses clean and

roared, “Do you have any proof to support your accusation? I can sue you for slander! Also, this is my territory! I’m

going to make you apologize to me and have the security guards throw you out!”

After he put his glasses back on, he called the manager on the phone.

“It’s Percy! Someone’s causing trouble in my private room! Please bring security guards over, or I’ll file a complaint

about you all!” Once he ended the call, he looked at Kieran arrogantly. “Don’t think you’re hot stuff just because

you’re handsome, punk. Since you’re a friend of Inez, I’ll request only an apology from you. I won’t even ask you to

compensate for the smashed wineglass.”

Inez, who was sitting silently at the side, covered her mouth to hold back her laughter. I’ve known Kieran for over a

year, and I’ve never seen anyone successfully make him apologize.

Casually, she tossed two peanuts into her mouth. Hmm, this goes well with watching a show.

Kieran glanced at her before hissing frigidly at Percy again, “You have some nerve to act arrogantly even though

you don’t know who I am. When the manager arrives, you’re the one getting kicked out.”

Once again, Percy was stunned. Kieran was poised and possessed an intimidating, icy aura. He isn’t a distinguished

figure, is he?

Slightly afraid, he turned to Inez, who was still eating peanuts. “Who is he, Inez?”

After contemplating her answer briefly, she answered casually, “A doctor.”

“Is he really just a doctor?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Percy arched a brow and asked, “What’s your relationship with him? Are you close to him?”

Inez paused.

Kieran also waited for her answer quietly.

As the men gazed at her, Inez spat coldly, “Not really. I met him a few times before, but that’s about it.”

When Kieran heard that, his heart immediately sank, and his chest throbbed with pain.

Percy turned to Kieran and said arrogantly, “So, you’re just framing me on purpose, huh? I was going to let this

slide because of Inez, but looks like I don’t need to because you asked for it! A man like you deserves to spend a

few days in jail!”

Just as he ended his sentence, the manager hastily stepped into the private room with four security guards.

Pointing at Kieran, Percy ordered, “He’s the one who barged into my room for no reason and broke a wine glass!

He even accused me of drugging the wine! Call the police right now and throw him out!”

However, the manager ignored him and bowed to Kieran. “What’s going on, Mr. Kieran?”

“Mr. Kieran? From which family?” Percy asked somewhat timidly.

“Do you know another Mr. Kieran? He’s the second son of the Harris family in Salinsburgh!” The manager glared at

Percy. “You may not know about this, but the biggest shareholder of Yucca Delight is Mr. Asher, Mr. Kieran’s elder

brother! How dare you try to chase Mr. Kieran away in the Harris family’s territory!”

Percy looked at Kieran and then at Inez, unable to utter another word due to shock.

A few seconds of silence ensued before Kieran ordered, “Throw him out. He drugged the wine, so I want him

handed over to the police. And don’t allow him to dine in this restaurant again.”

“Will do, Mr. Kieran!” the manager replied.

It took a while before Percy realized he had offended an influential figure.

“Please forgive me, Mr. Kieran! I was wrong! I should’ve recognized who you are! I didn’t drug the wine! Please

don’t send me to jail and hold a grudge against Campbell Corporation!” he begged, approaching Kieran with tears.

Frowning with disdain, Kieran kicked Percy away. “Take him away now!”

“Understood!” The security guards promptly covered Percy’s mouth, muffling his crying voice.

Then, all four of the guards dragged Percy out of the room.

It wasn’t until his obnoxious voice disappeared that the manager apologized to Kieran. “I’m sorry, Mr. Kieran. I

didn’t expect Mr. Campbell to be someone like that. We’ll better screen our customers next time before allowing

them to dine in our restaurant.”

Kieran nodded.

“Since the room’s dirty and the food has been eaten, should I arrange a better private room for you and Ms. Inez?”

the manager continued.

Just as Kieran was about to speak, Inez went first. “It’s fine. I’m almost full.”

“In that case, I’ll take my leave now. If you need anything, call me.” With an ingratiating smile, the manager left the

room expeditiously and shut the door tight.

Following the manager’s departure, silence returned to the confined space.

Kieran sat next to Inez’s left, a spot not taken by Percy earlier.

As he watched her eat peanuts, he asked, “Are you satisfied with a fiancé like Percy?”

“What do you think?” answered Inez with a question.

Kieran sat properly while staring at her face. “You’re dissatisfied with him. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have kept quiet

and watched him get taken away.”

With a touch of bitterness in her eyes, Inez scoffed, “My dad wants me to marry someone who can lift Mossey

Corporation to greater heights. I have no choice in the matter.” She picked up an empty wineglass and filled it with

red wine. “Everyone in Fairlake knows I left this place in the past to pursue a man. Who else can I marry but Percy?

It’s not like you’re going to marry me. Why do you care so much?”

Dejectedly, she raised the glass and prepared to empty it.

However, Kieran snatched it away again.

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