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.”

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

the shattered glass on the floor. “You broke my

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

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her

stared at her radiant, smiling face, he tried to engrave the

he was overcome with the urge to pull her

have the chance

rested at home the entire

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

sat on the one-seater at the

set up a swing for her in

times always passed

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

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

Maverick offered to see Gwendolyn off at the airport, she

don’t need to go to Wright 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 to stay behind

“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 I won’t go anywhere. And with my fighting skills, even the five of them won’t be able to stop

William and Quinton

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

“What—”

continue, Maverick enfolded

care, and remember to eat your

responded calmly

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

speak her thoughts and tease Maverick. After letting

started, Maverick stood in the same spot and watched fixedly until the car left

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

a word,

Justin could only return to the villa

at the airport, and the group soon embarked on the

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

anxious after

a calming pill. “Maybe you’re just worried since you’re returning to Salinsburgh secretly after so

no idea either where this feeling of

quite far from Salinsburgh, it was almost

residence.