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.

grilled pork belly skewers and handed them

drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well

“All right then.”

right in front of them, savoring

of grilled

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

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

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

little after ten o’clock

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

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

smiled, not

at her tenderly. “When 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 Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve blamed myself for this for many years. Can you forgive

smile on Gwendolyn’s

drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting late.

called

only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two

disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered the

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

Elven called out to

back to reality.

worry. I secretly added the drugs to their drinks. It should take effect while they’re on the

This will also give us a chance to assess

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

the highway. Since it was rather late at night, there was very little

a very comfortable temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two

to maintain a relatively clear mind

eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed

It was Charles.

back to my place. Where are you trying

the two confidants had

looked out the window and discovered that Justin

inside the

were all asleep so I

cold expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle