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.”

pitched yourself against a twenty-year-old girl and put on an act

floor. “You broke my

right, I will. Is ten times the amount enough?” Maverick coaxed, gazing

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her brow

her radiant, smiling face, he tried to engrave

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

might not have the chance

breakfast, Gwendolyn surprisingly did not leave for work. She rested at home the entire day and prepared for her trip to

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

apples and sat on the one-seater at

set up a swing for her in

times always

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

of concern, Treyton decided to accompany them to Salinsburgh.

Gwendolyn

be fine. Just stay at the villa in the meantime. I asked William, Quinton, and Justin to stay behind and guard the

bring more people since 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 able to stop

brought William and Quinton

already sitting in the car, waiting unhappily. Upon putting everything in order, Gwendolyn turned to open the car door when Maverick suddenly grabbed her

“What—”

continue, Maverick

remember to eat your

calmly

going to

After letting go of him, she opened the door and got

spot and watched fixedly until

stood beside him and glanced at his intent expression a few times. Finally, Justin reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go back in now.

word, Maverick remained

him, Justin could only return to the

and the group soon embarked on the

over a blanket and draped it over Gwendolyn, who was staring out the

feeling anxious after boarding, and

“Maybe you’re just worried since you’re returning to

replied. She had no idea either where this feeling of anxiety was

was quite far from Salinsburgh, it was almost nighttime when

first thing Gwendolyn did was to ask someone to bring Jasmine back to the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to Treyton’s villa since it was near Hecalion Estate, the place