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

to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two

“All right then.”

the skewers and ate one right in front of them,

resist the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled way too

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

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.

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

meal lasted until a little after ten o’clock

face flushed red, and his usually deep,

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

smiled, not

the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency

smile on

It’s getting late. You

continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help

his two confidants had been drinking in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had

the responsibility of driving Charles and the

military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay

fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern as she was lost in her

Elven called out

reality. “Were

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

a chance to assess

of red wine with a faint

was rather late at night, there was very little

air conditioning to a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few

Charles managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though he

straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of his

It was Charles.

the way back to my place. Where are you trying

two confidants had a strong sense of alertness, they sobered up

the window and discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts

the car suddenly

You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought taking

remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

was speeding, and Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the