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

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

“All right then.”

the skewers and ate one right

of grilled pork belly. They just smelled

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

go. Mr. Newton probably won’t leave until 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

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

until a little after ten o’clock

flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes seemed somewhat

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

just smiled, not

you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve

the smile on

and talking nonsense. It’s getting

but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him into

bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque

took the responsibility of driving Charles

vehicle had completely disappeared from

in the dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold

called out

snapped back to reality. “Were the two

added the drugs to their drinks.

us a chance

of red wine with

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

temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two

to maintain a relatively clear mind even though

fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun

It was Charles.

isn’t the way back to my place. Where

quite loud, and since the two confidants

of them looked out the window and discovered that Justin was

atmosphere inside the

all asleep so I didn’t want to

expression remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

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