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

Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. 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

“All right then.”

took the skewers and ate one right in front of them,

grilled pork belly. They

They stared at the meat in Elven’s hand,

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

the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in

a little

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

no man is more

smiled, not

when you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve blamed myself for this for many

reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s face

It’s getting late. You

but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him

Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to his injuries not being

he took the responsibility of driving Charles

military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly

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

Shalders?” Elven called out to

reality.

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

us a chance to assess Maverick’s

glanced at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in

was rather late at night, there was very

temperature. Having

maintain a relatively clear mind even

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

It was Charles.

my

confidants had a strong

them looked out the window and discovered that Justin was taking them

atmosphere inside the car suddenly

I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I

cold expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The