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.

running over with two grilled pork belly skewers and handed them to

to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two bottles of beer for you

“All right then.”

one right in

allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled

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

Let’s go. Mr. 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 backyard.

Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand finally led them to

a little after ten

face flushed

no man is

smiled, not saying a

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

reminisced, the smile on

nonsense. It’s getting

Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him into the

drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and

took the responsibility of driving

military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly

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

Shalders?” Elven called out

back to reality. “Were the two

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

also give us a chance

bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in

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

adjusted the car’s air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had

maintain a relatively clear mind even though

an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of

It was Charles.

back to my place. Where are you trying to

the two confidants had a strong

the window and discovered that

inside the car suddenly

You were all asleep so I didn’t

expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost lost balance, nearly tipping over