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.

over with two grilled pork belly skewers and

to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two bottles of

“All right then.”

and ate one right in front

the allure of grilled pork belly. They just smelled way

the two. They

“Come on. Let’s 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 few drinks. I’m sure Mr. Newton

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

a little

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

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

not saying a

and comfort you when you needed me the most.

smile on

It’s

Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him

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

the responsibility of driving Charles and the other two

from

still sitting in the dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern as she was lost

Shalders?” Elven called

reality. “Were

to their drinks. It should take effect while

This will also give us a chance to

wine with a faint glimmer

it was rather

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

a relatively clear mind even

an icy cold gun was

It was Charles.

to my place. Where are

voice was quite loud, and since the two confidants had a strong sense

discovered that Justin was taking

atmosphere inside the car suddenly became

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

cold expression remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

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