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.

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

delicious. 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 well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two bottles of beer for you over there.

“All right then.”

skewers and ate one right in

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

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

you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s have a

grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand

a little after

and Gwendolyn were chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red,

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

just smiled, not

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

smile on Gwendolyn’s

drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You

called

in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two

disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven

ahead. Her expression was cold and stern as she

called out to

reality. “Were the two confidants

added the drugs to their drinks. It should take effect

give us a chance

empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer

it was rather late

very comfortable temperature. Having had a few

managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though he had

an

It was Charles.

isn’t the way back to my place.

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

them looked out the window and discovered that

atmosphere inside the

chuckled sheepishly. “Did I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep

remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire