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.

two grilled pork belly

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 there.

“All right then.”

ate one right in front

resist the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled way too

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

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 give

Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled

lasted until a little after ten

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

truly delighted that you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no

just smiled, not

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

reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s

nonsense. It’s getting late.

to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol

he took the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two back

disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly

straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern

called out to her

back to reality.

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

a chance

bottle of red wine with

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

temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants were

managed to maintain a relatively clear mind

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

It was Charles.

my place.

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

two of them looked out the window and discovered that Justin was

atmosphere inside the car suddenly became

asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought taking this

remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

accelerator and abruptly