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.”

hearing such cheesy words. She changed the topic, chiding, “I can’t believe you pitched yourself against a twenty-year-old girl and put on an

on the floor. “You

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

arched her brow and

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

the urge to pull her into his arms and

the chance to do

She rested at home the entire day and prepared for

arranged work-related matters on her phone while a TV show played in the

washed some apples and sat on the one-seater at the side, quietly peeling

other bodyguards set up

times always passed

next day, Gwendolyn and Jasmine packed their things for the trip.

decided to accompany them to Salinsburgh. They had

offered to see Gwendolyn off

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

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

she brought William and Quinton with her and left Justin in

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

“What—”

could continue, Maverick enfolded her

remember to eat your

responded calmly without much

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

letting

in the same spot

a few times. Finally, Justin reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go back in

a word,

to convince him, Justin could only return to the villa on

and

a blanket and draped it over Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did

reason, she began feeling anxious after boarding, and her eyelids would

passed her a calming pill. “Maybe you’re

Gwendolyn replied. She had no idea either where this

quite far from Salinsburgh, it was almost

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