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.

two grilled pork belly skewers and

Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want

“All right then.”

ate one right in front of them,

allure of grilled pork

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

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

not resist the temptation of the grilled

a little after ten o’clock at

chatting happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed

truly delighted that you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more

smiled, not saying

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

smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually

talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should head

called Justin over to help him into the

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

responsibility of driving Charles and the

the military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered

eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern

Shalders?” Elven called out to her

reality. “Were

secretly added the drugs to their drinks. It should take

This will also give us a chance to assess Maverick’s

wine with a faint glimmer in her

was rather late

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

a relatively clear mind even though he had

straight ahead, suddenly, an

It was Charles.

the way back to my place. Where are you trying

two confidants had a strong sense of alertness,

discovered that Justin

the car suddenly became

asleep so I

cold expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

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