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.

grilled pork belly skewers

especially delicious. Give them a try! Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they

“All right then.”

ate one right

allure of grilled pork

They stared at the

leave until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry?

two exchanged glances. Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled

meal lasted until a little

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

world, no man is

smiled, not saying

needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central

reminisced, the smile

drunk and talking nonsense. It’s

to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

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

responsibility of driving Charles and

the military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa,

fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern as she was

called out

reality. “Were the

the drugs to their drinks. It should

This will also give us a chance to assess

of red wine with

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

comfortable temperature. Having had a

to maintain a relatively clear mind

an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of his

It was Charles.

the way back to my place. Where are

confidants had a strong

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

the car suddenly

asleep so I didn’t want to wake you

remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

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