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.”

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, so you have

right, I will. Is ten times the

her

he

overcome with the urge to pull her into his arms

the chance to do

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

room, she arranged work-related matters on her phone while

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

and the other bodyguards set up

always passed

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

concern, Treyton decided to accompany them to Salinsburgh. They had agreed to meet at the

offered to see Gwendolyn off

so everything will be fine. Just

villa. There is no need for so many bodyguards since I won’t go anywhere. And

sense to Gwendolyn. With that, she brought William and Quinton with her and left Justin

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

“What—”

could continue, Maverick enfolded her in

remember to eat

responded calmly without much

like we’re going to be separated by death. Why is he being so

speak her thoughts and tease Maverick. After letting go of

started, Maverick stood in the same spot

and glanced at his intent expression a few times. Finally, Justin reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left.

a word, Maverick

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

the airport, and the

a blanket and draped it over Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did not refuse the gesture

she began feeling anxious after boarding, and her eyelids would

“Maybe you’re just worried since you’re returning to Salinsburgh secretly after

replied. She had no idea either where

was quite far from Salinsburgh, it was

Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to Treyton’s villa since it was near Hecalion Estate, the