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.”

like 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 act like that. Do you have

floor. “You broke my glass,

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

Gwendolyn arched her brow and voiced

smiling face, he tried to engrave the image in his

moment, he was overcome with the urge to pull her

have the chance to

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

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

one-seater at the side, quietly peeling the fruit for

Elven and the other bodyguards set

times always

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

Treyton decided to accompany them to

to see Gwendolyn off at

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

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 me

brought William and Quinton with her and left Justin

waiting unhappily. Upon putting everything in order,

“What—”

could continue, Maverick enfolded

to eat your meals

calmly without

going to be separated

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

the engine started, Maverick stood in the same spot and watched

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

word,

Justin could only return to

and the group soon embarked on

blanket and draped it over Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did not refuse the gesture as her gaze remained

began feeling anxious after boarding, and her eyelids

pill. “Maybe you’re just worried since you’re

either where this feeling of anxiety was

from Salinsburgh,

to bring Jasmine back to the Newton residence.