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 pork belly skewers and handed them to

Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy

“All right then.”

took the skewers and ate one right in front

many people could resist the allure of grilled

and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat in Elven’s hand, swallowing their saliva and feeling slightly

how long you two will be hungry? We have

temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand

until a little after ten o’clock at

happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red, and his usually deep,

no man

just smiled, not

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

smile on Gwendolyn’s

nonsense. It’s

wanted to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him

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

the responsibility of driving

completely disappeared from Bay

the dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold

Elven called

snapped back to reality.

drugs to their drinks. It should take effect while they’re on the

This will also give us a chance to

at the empty bottle of red wine with

was

to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants were feeling

to maintain a relatively clear mind even

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

It was Charles.

to my place. Where are you trying

since the two confidants had a strong

out the window and discovered that Justin was taking them to

inside the car suddenly

all asleep so I didn’t want

expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

the accelerator and abruptly spun the