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

especially delicious. Give 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 ourselves too. There are two

“All right then.”

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

the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled

of the two. They stared at the meat in Elven’s hand, swallowing their

you two will be hungry? We have

they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat

meal lasted until a little after ten o’clock

chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red,

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

smiled, not saying

tenderly. “When your mother passed 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 chase fame and

the smile

you’re drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should

explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over

couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to his injuries not being fully healed

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the

vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay

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

Shalders?” Elven called out to her

back to reality.

to their drinks. It

will also give us a chance

at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint

vehicle traveled along the highway. Since it was

air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants were feeling

Charles managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though he

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

It was Charles.

way back to my place. Where are you trying

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

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

inside the car suddenly

sheepishly. “Did I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep

remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost lost