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.”

you pitched yourself against

the floor. “You broke my glass, so you

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

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her

stared at her radiant, smiling face, he

was overcome with the urge to pull her into his arms and never

he might not have the chance

at home the

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

one-seater at the

set up a swing for her in

times always passed by

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

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

see Gwendolyn off at

Salinsburgh. Yulia is there, so everything will be fine. Just stay at the villa in the meantime. I asked William, Quinton, and Justin

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

she brought William and Quinton

order, Gwendolyn turned to

“What—”

continue, Maverick enfolded her in his

and remember to eat your meals

Gwendolyn responded calmly

not like we’re going to be

After letting go of him, she opened the door and

Maverick stood in the same spot and watched fixedly until

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. The weather

word, Maverick remained

Justin could only

joined Gwendolyn at the airport, and the group soon embarked

staring out the window. She did not refuse the gesture as her gaze

she began feeling anxious after boarding,

discomfort, Treyton passed her a calming pill. “Maybe you’re just worried since you’re returning to Salinsburgh

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

was quite far from Salinsburgh,

to the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to Treyton’s villa since