The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn’s expression gradually hardened as she stared at him in disbelief.

With her tone a little melancholic, she said, “You don’t trust me?”

Charles chuckled. “Silly girl, I was just joking with you. Of course, I trust you. But was this wine prepared by you or Maverick? I don’t trust him.”

Gwendolyn showed him her empty red wine glass in her hand.

“I’ve already had a glass. So if the wine was tampered with, I should be the first to go down.”

Charles remained silent, gently swirling the red wine in his glass without taking a sip.

Gwendolyn was getting a bit upset. She pouted and glanced at the full bottle of red wine next to her. “Do you want me to do the same as you did last time? Should I finish the whole bottle of wine for you to believe me?”

Charles remained silent.

In a fit of defiance, Gwendolyn reached out to grab the entire bottle of red wine on the table.

Charles stopped her. “I believe you. Even if this bottle contains poison, I would still drink it because you are like a beautiful poison to me and have intoxicated me for a long time.”

He smiled dotingly. Finally, tilting his head back, he drank the glass of wine.

In the garden, Charles’ two confidants stood by the entrance, resembling a pair of statues.

Elven took the initiative to approach the two of them.

“Hey, it’s getting late. Have you two had dinner yet? We’ve secretly grilled some barbecue in the backyard. Do you want to come over and give it a try?”

Both confidants had cold expressions as they firmly rejected the invitation.

“No need.”

Elven was very patient. “Don’t be afraid. Ms. Shalders has always been very friendly. With her around, Mr. Newton won’t get angry. Besides, it’s already dinner time. Given the relationship between Mr. Newton and Ms. Shalders, we’ll all eventually become like family, so consider this an early opportunity to get acquainted.”

This time, both hesitated briefly before saying, “No need.”

They were stubborn. Elven was starting to wonder how he should continue to persuade them without being too eager, as it would raise their suspicions.

over with two grilled

Shalders said she and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and

“All right then.”

right

grilled pork

two. They

Let’s go. Mr. Newton probably won’t leave until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s

two exchanged glances. Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers.

little after

and Gwendolyn were chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red,

you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of you than me. We are a match made

just smiled, not saying

mother passed away, I was immature and didn’t step up to protect and comfort you when you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve blamed myself for this for many years. Can you forgive

smile on Gwendolyn’s

nonsense. It’s

called Justin over

was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to

of driving Charles and the other two

completely disappeared from

straight ahead. Her expression

Shalders?” Elven called

snapped back to reality. “Were the two

secretly added the drugs to their drinks. It should take effect while

give us a chance to

at the empty bottle of red wine with a

military vehicle traveled along the highway. Since it was rather late at night, there was

car’s air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having

managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though

Justin drove with his eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed

It was Charles.

way back to my place. Where are you trying

quite loud, and since the two confidants

and discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts of

atmosphere inside the car suddenly became

sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought taking this

remained

“Oh, okay!”

on the accelerator and abruptly