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

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.”

and ate one right in front

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

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

“Come 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 in the backyard. Let’s have a few drinks. I’m sure Mr. Newton won’t give you a hard

they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand

lasted until a little after

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

this world, no

not

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 myself for this for many years.

they reminisced, the smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually

nonsense. It’s getting late. You should

wanted to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin

who

driving Charles and the other

the military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa,

dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold

called out

snapped back to reality. “Were

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

give us a chance to assess Maverick’s work

glanced at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint

highway. Since it was rather late at

temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two

Charles managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though

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

It was Charles.

the way back to my place. Where are you trying

loud, and since the two confidants

and discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts

inside the car suddenly

all asleep so I didn’t want

expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

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