The Ex and Her Riches

It was Jasmine’s first time encountering such a shameless man, and she was shocked into silence.

Standing at the side, Gwendolyn felt like she was about to die from laughter.

Jasmine was too spoiled by her family, so she was used to having her way all the time. Unexpectedly, she faced her first-ever setback because of Maverick.

“Gwendolyn…” Jasmine looked at Gwendolyn with a pout, her eyes watery. Though she wanted to complain more, she was worried that her acting would be less convincing than Maverick’s.

Gwendolyn’s expression gradually turned serious as she met Jasmine’s eyes. “Jasmine, he’s right. He only listens to my orders. You’re staying at my place, eating here, and using my things. Now, you even want to hit my person? Aren’t you being too much?”

Jasmine froze.

“This is not the Newton residence. Although I consider you to be my little sister, I won’t coddle you without a bottom line.”

“Gwendolyn…”

“I’m going to Salinsburgh tomorrow, and you will go with me. I’ll book a plane ticket for you.”

“What? I’m leaving tomorrow already? I’ve only been here for less than three days! Gwendolyn…”

Gwendolyn ignored Jasmine’s efforts to act cute.

If she didn’t bring Jasmine back to the Newton residence, the latter would have to stay with Maverick on her own for two days at the seaside villa.

“You’ve been away from home for days, and it’s time to return.” Gwendolyn pushed Jasmine’s shoulder, a bit annoyed. “Go upstairs and change before you come back down. Who are you trying to seduce, walking around in a nightgown?”

Jasmine pouted and climbed the stairs reluctantly.

Once she was gone, Gwendolyn turned around to face Maverick.

He seemed to be in a good mood as his eyes twinkled with delight.

Shooting him a glare, Gwendolyn sneered, “How does she look in her nightgown? Gorgeous?”

Maverick raised his hands in submission and protested, “I’m innocent! I didn’t even notice what color she was wearing. Besides, you’re the sexiest woman in this world for me. I only like looking at you.”

believe you pitched yourself against a twenty-year-old girl and put on an act like that. Do you

glass on the floor. “You broke my glass, so you have

the amount enough?” Maverick coaxed, gazing at

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her brow and voiced

at her radiant, smiling face, he

urge to pull her into his arms

have the chance to do that

breakfast, Gwendolyn surprisingly did not leave for work. She rested at home the entire

couch in the living room, she arranged work-related matters

one-seater

the other bodyguards set up a swing for her in

times always passed

Gwendolyn and Jasmine packed their things for the trip. Maverick voluntarily carried Gwendolyn’s luggage downstairs while Ezra helped Jasmine

Treyton decided to accompany them to Salinsburgh. They had agreed to

see Gwendolyn off at the

while I’m in Salinsburgh. Yulia is there, so everything will be fine. Just stay at

days. Just leave Justin in the villa. There is no need for so many bodyguards since I won’t go anywhere. And with my fighting skills, even the five of them won’t be able to stop

words made sense to Gwendolyn. With that, she brought William and Quinton with her and left Justin

unhappily. Upon putting everything in order, Gwendolyn turned to open the car door when Maverick

“What—”

she could continue, Maverick enfolded

and remember to

Gwendolyn responded calmly without

be away for two days. It’s not like we’re going to be separated

her thoughts and tease Maverick. After letting go of him, she opened the

spot

reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go back in now. The weather is cold, and

word, Maverick

Justin could only return to the villa on his

the airport, and

a blanket and draped it over Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did not refuse the gesture as her gaze remained glued

began feeling anxious after boarding,

pill. “Maybe you’re just worried

Gwendolyn replied. She had no idea either where this

Salinsburgh, it was almost nighttime

to bring Jasmine back to the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to Treyton’s