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.

running over with two grilled pork belly skewers

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

“All right then.”

one right in front of

of grilled

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

knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine

Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand finally led them to

lasted until a little after ten

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

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

smiled, not saying a

to 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

smile on Gwendolyn’s face

and talking nonsense. It’s getting late.

explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

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

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two

disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven

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

called out

reality. “Were the two

to their drinks. It should

This will also give us a chance

bottle of red wine with a

was rather late at night, there was

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

relatively clear mind even though

ahead, suddenly, an icy

It was Charles.

to my place. Where are

voice was quite loud, and since the two confidants had a strong sense of alertness, they sobered up

discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts

the car suddenly

sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I thought

remained

“Oh, okay!”

did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly