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.”

the topic, chiding, “I can’t believe you pitched yourself against a

the floor.

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

guess.” Gwendolyn arched her brow

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

the urge to

the chance to

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

matters on her phone while a TV

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

bodyguards set up a swing for her in the

times always passed by

for the trip. Maverick voluntarily carried Gwendolyn’s luggage downstairs while Ezra helped Jasmine

accompany them to Salinsburgh. They

see Gwendolyn off at the

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 and

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

William and Quinton with her and

was already sitting in the car, waiting unhappily. Upon putting everything in order, Gwendolyn turned to open the car

“What—”

could continue, Maverick enfolded her

and remember to eat your meals

responded calmly

not like we’re going to be separated by death. Why is he being so

letting go of him, she opened the door and

stood in the same spot and watched fixedly until

“Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go back in now.

word, Maverick

could only return to the villa

the airport, and the group soon embarked on

was staring out the window. She did not

she began feeling anxious after boarding, and her eyelids would not

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

no idea either where this feeling of anxiety was coming

from Salinsburgh, it

the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to