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.”

can’t believe you pitched yourself against a twenty-year-old girl and put on an act like that.

the shattered glass on the floor. “You broke my glass, so you have

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

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her brow and voiced

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

moment, he was overcome with the urge to pull

might not have the

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

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

sat on the one-seater at the side,

Jasmine had Elven and the other bodyguards set up a

always passed by

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

to accompany them to Salinsburgh. They had agreed to meet at

offered to see Gwendolyn off

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

many bodyguards since I won’t go anywhere. And

words made sense to Gwendolyn. With that, she brought William and

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

“What—”

Maverick enfolded her in his

remember to eat

responded calmly without much

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

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

spot and watched fixedly until

at his intent expression a few times. Finally, Justin reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go back in now. The weather is cold, and you’re

a word,

him, Justin could only

at the airport, and the group soon embarked on the

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

began feeling anxious after boarding, and her eyelids would not

her discomfort, Treyton passed her a calming pill. “Maybe you’re just worried since

Gwendolyn replied. She had no idea either where

far from Salinsburgh, it was almost nighttime when they

the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to Treyton’s