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 belly skewers

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 in

grilled pork belly. They

and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat

“Come on. Let’s go. Mr. Newton probably won’t leave until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry?

resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The

lasted until a little after

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

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

just smiled, not saying a

you needed me the most. Instead, I

the smile on Gwendolyn’s face

you’re drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting

explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him into

in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had

the responsibility of driving

had completely disappeared from

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

called

reality.

their drinks. It should take effect while

us a chance to

red wine with a faint glimmer in her beautiful

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

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

maintain a relatively clear mind even though he

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

It was Charles.

to my place. Where are you trying to

the two confidants had a

and discovered that Justin was taking them

inside the car suddenly

asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought

cold expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost lost balance, nearly tipping over and