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.

came running over with two grilled pork belly skewers

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

“All right then.”

right in front of them, savoring

grilled pork

They stared

knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s have

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

meal lasted until a little after ten

Charles’ handsome face flushed red, and

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

just smiled, not saying a

the most. Instead, I went

they reminisced, the smile on

talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should

but Gwendolyn called Justin over to

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

of driving

had completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven

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

Elven called out to

reality. “Were the two confidants

added the drugs to their drinks. It should

will also give us a chance

empty bottle of red wine with a

Since it was rather late at night,

very comfortable temperature. Having had a

relatively clear mind even

an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of his

It was Charles.

back to my place. Where are you

confidants had a strong sense of alertness, they sobered up

looked out the window and discovered

the

chuckled sheepishly. “Did I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up.

remained unchanged. “Turn

“Oh, okay!”

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