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 act like that. Do you have nothing better to

on the floor. “You broke

will. Is ten times the amount enough?” Maverick

her

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

urge to pull her into his arms and never

not have the chance to do that

rested at home the entire day and prepared for her trip to Salinsburgh the next

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

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

set up a swing for her in

times always passed

packed their things for the trip. Maverick voluntarily carried Gwendolyn’s luggage downstairs while Ezra

accompany them to Salinsburgh. They had agreed to

see Gwendolyn off at

Wright Construction Group while I’m in Salinsburgh. Yulia is there, so everything will be fine.

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

she brought William and Quinton with

already sitting in the car, waiting unhappily. Upon putting everything in order, Gwendolyn turned to open the car door when Maverick suddenly grabbed her

“What—”

she could continue, Maverick enfolded

and remember to eat your

responded calmly without

only be away for two days. It’s not like we’re going to be separated by death. Why is he

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

Maverick stood in the same spot and

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

word,

only return

and the group

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

anxious after

discomfort, Treyton passed her a calming pill. “Maybe you’re just worried since you’re returning to Salinsburgh secretly after so

either where this

far from Salinsburgh, it

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