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.

running over with two grilled pork belly

hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and

“All right then.”

the skewers and ate one right in front

people could resist the allure of grilled

and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at

Newton probably won’t leave until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry?

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

a little after ten

handsome face flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes seemed

this world, no man

not saying a

you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the

they reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s face

and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should head

called Justin over to help him into the

drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had

responsibility of driving Charles

completely disappeared from Bay Villa,

fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern as she was

called out to her

reality. “Were

drinks. It should take effect

a chance to

glanced at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer

Since it was rather late at night,

temperature.

Charles managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though he

an icy cold gun was

It was Charles.

to my place. Where

loud, and since the two confidants had a strong sense of

discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts

inside the

I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t

cold expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost lost balance, nearly tipping over and