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

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.”

took the skewers and ate one right in front

grilled pork

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

you two will be hungry?

grilled skewers. The grilled

a little after ten o’clock

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

a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of

not saying a

gazed at her tenderly. “When your mother passed away, I was 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 blamed

the smile

you’re drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should

to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due

of driving Charles and the

had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered

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

called out

reality. “Were

drinks. It should take

us a chance to assess

bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer

traveled along the highway. Since it was rather late

adjusted the car’s air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants were feeling

a relatively clear

drove with his eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed

It was Charles.

the way back to my place. Where are you trying to

the two confidants had a strong

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

inside the car suddenly became

chuckled sheepishly. “Did I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought

remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

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