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.

with two grilled pork

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

“All right then.”

and ate one right in front of them, savoring

people could resist the allure of grilled pork

of the two. They stared at

very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both

the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand finally led them to

meal lasted until a little after

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

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

smiled, not saying

the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve blamed myself for this for many years. Can you forgive

smile on Gwendolyn’s face

It’s getting late.

explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help

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

the responsibility of driving Charles and

disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered the

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

Elven called

reality. “Were the

to their drinks. It should take effect while they’re on the road

also give us a

red wine with a faint glimmer in her beautiful

was rather late

a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants were feeling

to maintain a relatively clear mind even

an icy cold gun was pressed against the

It was Charles.

my place. Where are you trying to

loud, and since the two confidants had a strong sense

looked out the window and discovered that Justin was taking

inside the car suddenly became

a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought taking this route would be

remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

accelerator and abruptly spun the steering