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

Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. 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

“All right then.”

right

could resist the allure of grilled pork belly.

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

on. 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

the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s

a little after ten o’clock at

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 man is more deserving of you than me. We are a match made

smiled, not saying

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

the smile on Gwendolyn’s face

talking nonsense. It’s getting late.

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

only bodyguard who

responsibility of driving Charles and

disappeared from

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

called out

to reality.

the drugs to their drinks. It should take

a chance to assess Maverick’s

empty bottle of red wine with a

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

the car’s air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’

relatively clear mind even though he had

Justin drove with his eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an

It was Charles.

to my place.

voice was quite loud, and since the two confidants had a strong sense

the window and discovered that Justin was taking them

the

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

remained

“Oh, okay!”

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