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.”

She changed the topic, chiding, “I can’t believe you pitched yourself against a twenty-year-old girl and put on an act like that. Do you have nothing

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

ten times the amount enough?” Maverick coaxed,

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her brow

he tried

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

have the chance to do that

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

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

apples and sat on the one-seater at the side,

set up a swing for

times always

for the trip. Maverick voluntarily carried Gwendolyn’s luggage downstairs while Ezra helped

to Salinsburgh. They had agreed

Maverick offered to see Gwendolyn off at the airport, she

everything will be fine. Just stay

suggested, “You should 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

sense to Gwendolyn. With that, she brought William and

in order, Gwendolyn turned to open the car door when Maverick suddenly

“What—”

she could continue, Maverick enfolded her in his

and remember to eat your

Gwendolyn responded calmly

only be away for two days. It’s not like we’re going to be separated by death. Why is he being

After letting go of him, she opened the

spot and

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 is

word, Maverick

to convince him, Justin could only

the airport, and

Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did not refuse the gesture as her gaze remained glued

anxious after

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

no idea either

quite far from Salinsburgh, it was

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