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 handed them

to their hearts’ desire.

“All right then.”

one right in front of them, savoring every

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

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

long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine

Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled

a little

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

I’m truly delighted that you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of you than

not saying a

needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune.

the smile on

It’s getting late.

Gwendolyn called Justin over to

who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to his injuries not being

he took the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two

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

straight ahead. Her expression

Elven called out to

back to reality. “Were the two confidants

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

us a chance to

the empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in

highway. Since it was rather late at night, there

temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’

a relatively clear mind even though

eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy

It was Charles.

my place. Where

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

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

inside the car suddenly became

take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake

remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

car was speeding, and 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