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

Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two bottles of beer for you over there.

“All right then.”

one right in

people could resist the allure of grilled pork

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

knows how 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 give

not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand finally led them to

lasted until a little

face flushed red,

had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of

not saying a

gazed at her tenderly. “When your mother passed away, I was immature and didn’t step up to protect and comfort you when you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve blamed

they reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually

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

Gwendolyn called Justin

only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due

the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two back

completely disappeared from

room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression

Shalders?” Elven called out to

back to reality.

the drugs to their drinks. It should

also give us a chance to

wine with

Since it was rather late at night, there was

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

maintain a relatively clear mind

eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of

It was Charles.

way back to my

and since the two confidants had a strong

the window and discovered that Justin was taking them to

the

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

remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

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