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.”

words. 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 better

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

will. Is ten times the amount enough?” Maverick coaxed, gazing at Gwendolyn

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her brow

radiant, smiling face, he tried to engrave the image

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

the chance to

surprisingly did not leave for work. She rested at home the entire day and prepared for

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

the one-seater at the side, quietly peeling

bodyguards set up a swing for her in

always

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

them to Salinsburgh. They had agreed to

to see Gwendolyn

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

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

brought William

sitting in the car, waiting unhappily. Upon putting everything in order, Gwendolyn turned to open

“What—”

she could continue, Maverick enfolded her

remember to

calmly

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

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

in the same spot and watched fixedly until the

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. The weather

word, Maverick

to convince him, Justin could only

joined Gwendolyn at the airport, and the group soon

Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did not refuse

feeling anxious after boarding, and her

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

either

was quite far from Salinsburgh, it was almost nighttime when they

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