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 skewers and

their hearts’ desire. So, they want

“All right then.”

skewers and ate one right in front of them,

the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled way

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

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

little

Gwendolyn were chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes seemed somewhat

had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of you than me. We are a match made

just smiled, not saying

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 myself for this for many years. Can you

reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s

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

to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over

Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did

of driving Charles

from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered the

fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold

Elven called out to

back to reality. “Were

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

will also give us a chance to assess

red wine with a faint glimmer

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

a very comfortable temperature. Having had a

a relatively clear mind even

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

It was Charles.

the way back to my place.

and since the two confidants had a strong sense of alertness, they sobered

the window and discovered that Justin was taking them to

atmosphere inside the car

I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I

cold expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost lost balance,