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.

with two grilled pork belly skewers and

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.”

the skewers and ate one right

of grilled pork belly.

the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat in

leave until very late tonight. Who 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

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

lasted until a little after ten

handsome face flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes seemed

In this world, no man is more

just smiled, not saying a

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 myself for this

smile

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

to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help

confidants had been drinking in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who

the responsibility of driving Charles and

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

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

called out

reality. “Were

drinks. It should

give us a chance to assess Maverick’s work

empty bottle of red wine with a

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

comfortable temperature. Having

Charles managed to maintain a relatively clear

an icy cold gun was pressed against

It was Charles.

to my place. Where are you trying to

since the two confidants had a strong sense of

discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts

inside the car suddenly

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

remained

“Oh, okay!”

Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost lost balance, nearly tipping over and crashing off