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

them a try! Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy

“All right then.”

one right in front of them, savoring

people could resist the allure of grilled pork belly. They

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

tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s have a

Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled

until a little after ten o’clock

handsome face flushed red,

this world, no man is more deserving of you than me. We are a match

not

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

reminisced, the smile

It’s getting late. You

Gwendolyn called Justin

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

of driving Charles and the other two back

military vehicle had completely disappeared from

eyes fixed straight ahead.

Elven called out

back to reality.

worry. I secretly added the drugs to their drinks.

also give us a chance to assess Maverick’s work

bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in

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

air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a

maintain a relatively clear mind even though he had

an icy cold gun

It was Charles.

isn’t the way back to my place.

loud, and since the two confidants had a strong sense

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

the car

were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought taking this

remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

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