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 and handed

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

“All right then.”

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

could resist the allure of grilled pork belly.

through the air and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat in Elven’s

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 won’t give you a

they could not resist the temptation of the grilled

meal lasted until a little after ten o’clock at

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

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

smiled, not saying a

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 smile

and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should head

continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called Justin over to help him into the

they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten

driving Charles and

completely disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered the

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

called

to reality. “Were the two confidants

added the drugs to their drinks. It should take effect while

give us a chance

at the empty bottle of red wine with a

military vehicle traveled along the highway. Since it was rather

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

managed to maintain a relatively clear mind even though he had been

with his eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against the back of

It was Charles.

my place. Where are you trying to

and since the two confidants had a strong sense of alertness, they sobered up

the window and discovered that Justin was taking them to the outskirts of

inside the car suddenly

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

remained unchanged.

“Oh, okay!”

the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire