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

Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat

“All right then.”

skewers and ate one right in front

of grilled pork belly. They just

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

Newton probably won’t leave until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the

of the grilled

a little after ten o’clock

flushed red, and his usually deep, azure

this world, no man is more

just smiled, not saying a

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

smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually

you’re drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting

wanted to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him

had been drinking in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to

responsibility of driving

military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa,

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

Shalders?” Elven called out to

to reality. “Were

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

This will also give us a

of red wine with a faint glimmer in her beautiful

Since it was rather late at

air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a

maintain a relatively clear mind even though he

Justin drove with his eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was

It was Charles.

isn’t the way back to my place. Where are

was quite loud, and since the two confidants

and discovered that

inside the car suddenly

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

expression remained

“Oh, okay!”

was speeding, and Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire