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.

two grilled pork belly skewers and handed them to

hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two

“All right then.”

right in front

people could resist the allure of grilled pork belly. They

through the air and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at

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 have a few drinks.

of the grilled skewers. The grilled

little after ten o’clock at

were chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes seemed somewhat

truly delighted that you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more

not

you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune.

reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually

It’s getting late. You

called Justin over to help him

in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the

completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven

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

Elven called out to

snapped back to reality. “Were the two confidants

drinks. It should take effect while they’re

a chance

of red wine with a

vehicle traveled along the highway. Since it was rather late

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

relatively clear mind

fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against

It was Charles.

isn’t the way back to my place.

the two confidants had

them looked out the window and discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts

inside the car suddenly

chuckled sheepishly. “Did I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep

cold expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost