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 skewers and

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

“All right then.”

and ate one right in front of them, savoring

many people could resist the allure of grilled pork belly.

the nostrils of the two. They stared at

will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s have a few drinks. I’m sure Mr. Newton

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

meal lasted until a little after

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

In this world, no man is more deserving of you than me. We are a match made in

smiled, not

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

smile

It’s getting late. You should head

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

had been drinking in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two back

vehicle had completely disappeared from

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

called out to

reality. “Were the two

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

also give us a chance to

bottle of red wine with a

the highway. Since it was rather late at night,

comfortable temperature.

relatively clear mind even though he had been

ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of

It was Charles.

back to my place. Where are you trying

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

and discovered that Justin was taking them to the

the car suddenly became

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

cold expression remained

“Oh, okay!”

car was speeding, and Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly