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.

came running over with two grilled pork belly

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

“All right then.”

skewers and ate one right in front of

the allure of grilled pork

aroma wafted through the air and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat in Elven’s hand, swallowing

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 grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand finally led them to the

lasted until a little after ten o’clock

were chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed

world, no man is more deserving of you than me.

just smiled, not saying

protect and comfort you when you needed me the most.

they reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually

and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You

continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over

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 being fully

driving Charles and

vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly

fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold

called out to her

snapped back to reality. “Were

secretly added the drugs to their drinks. It should take

us a chance to assess Maverick’s

of red wine with a faint glimmer

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

conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks,

maintain a relatively clear mind even though he

suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against the

It was Charles.

my place. Where are you trying to

since the two confidants had a strong

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

the car

sheepishly. “Did I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought taking this route

expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

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