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.”

did not like hearing such cheesy words. She changed the topic, chiding, “I can’t believe you pitched yourself against a twenty-year-old girl

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

I will. Is ten times the amount enough?” Maverick

arched her brow and voiced

Maverick stared at her radiant, smiling face, he tried to engrave the image in

that moment, he was overcome with the urge to pull her into

not have the chance to do

did not leave for work. She rested at home the

in the living room, she arranged work-related matters on her phone while a TV

the one-seater at

and the other bodyguards set up a swing for her

always passed

Jasmine packed their things for the trip. Maverick voluntarily carried Gwendolyn’s luggage

accompany them to Salinsburgh. They

Gwendolyn

Wright Construction Group while I’m in Salinsburgh. Yulia is there, so everything will be fine. Just stay at the villa in the meantime. I asked William, Quinton, and Justin to stay behind and guard

you’ll be there for two 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

William and Quinton with

order, Gwendolyn turned to open the car door when

“What—”

continue, Maverick enfolded her in his

care, and remember to eat

responded calmly without much

not like we’re going to be separated by death. Why is he

thoughts and tease Maverick. After letting go of him,

spot and watched fixedly until the car left

at his intent expression a few times. Finally, Justin reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has

a word, Maverick remained

Justin could only return to the

Gwendolyn at the airport, and the

was staring out

began feeling anxious after boarding, and

pill. “Maybe you’re just worried

She had no idea either where

far from Salinsburgh, it was

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