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.

with two grilled pork belly skewers and handed

and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’

“All right then.”

the skewers and ate one right in front of them, savoring

the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled way too

of the two. They stared

Mr. Newton probably won’t leave until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry? We

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

until a little after ten

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

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

not saying a

needed me the most. Instead, I went

reminisced, the smile

you’re drunk and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should

but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due

the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two

the military vehicle had completely disappeared from Bay Villa,

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

called

reality. “Were the two confidants

to their drinks. It should take effect while they’re on the road

will also give us a chance to

at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer

traveled along the highway. Since it was rather late

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

relatively clear mind even though he had

with his eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was

It was Charles.

to my place. Where are you trying to

confidants had a strong sense

window and discovered that Justin was taking them to the

atmosphere inside the car suddenly

all asleep so I didn’t want to

expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel.