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 handed them

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. Come

“All right then.”

the skewers and ate one right in front of

people could resist the allure of grilled pork belly. They

the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat in

you two will be hungry? We have both beer and

exchanged glances. Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers.

until a little after

Charles’ handsome face flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes

this world, no man is more deserving of you than

smiled, not saying

mother passed away, I was immature and didn’t step up to protect and comfort you when you needed me the

smile on Gwendolyn’s face

It’s

Gwendolyn called Justin

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 due to his injuries

of driving

vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly

was still sitting in the dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her

Shalders?” Elven called

to reality. “Were the

I secretly added the drugs to their drinks. It should take

This will also give us a chance

glanced at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in her beautiful

was rather late at night, there was

temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants

relatively clear mind even

his eyes fixed 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

and since the two confidants had

two of them looked out the window and discovered that Justin was

atmosphere inside the

a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep

cold expression remained

“Oh, okay!”

the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The