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 skewers and handed them

Give them a try! Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they

“All right then.”

took the skewers and ate one right

resist the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled

of the two. They stared at the

long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s have a few drinks. I’m sure Mr. Newton won’t

resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in

little after ten

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

you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of you than

not saying a

away, I was immature and didn’t step up to protect and comfort you when you needed me the most.

smile on Gwendolyn’s

drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You

explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

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

military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered the

the dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern as she was lost in

called out to

reality. “Were the two

secretly added the drugs to their drinks. It should take

This will also give us a chance to assess Maverick’s

bottle of red wine

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

car’s air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’

a relatively clear mind

an icy cold gun was pressed against the back

It was Charles.

way back to my place. Where are

since the two confidants had a strong sense of

and discovered that Justin was

inside the

Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I

cold expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

accelerator and abruptly spun the