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.”

like 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

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

the amount enough?” Maverick coaxed, gazing

Gwendolyn arched her brow

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

that moment, he was overcome with the urge to pull her into his arms and

have the chance to do that

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

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

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

and the other bodyguards set up

always passed

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

decided to accompany them to Salinsburgh.

Maverick offered to see Gwendolyn off at the airport,

I’m in Salinsburgh. Yulia is there, so everything will be fine.

there for two days. Just leave Justin in the villa. There is no need for so many bodyguards

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

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

“What—”

she could continue, Maverick enfolded her in

care, and remember to

responded calmly without

going to be separated by death. Why is

After letting go of him, she opened the door and got into the

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

“Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go

word,

only

joined Gwendolyn at the airport, and the group soon embarked on

over Gwendolyn, who was staring out the window. She did not refuse the gesture as her gaze

anxious after boarding,

a calming pill. “Maybe you’re just worried

either where this feeling of anxiety was coming

was quite far from Salinsburgh, it was almost nighttime when

was to ask someone to bring Jasmine back to the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to Treyton’s villa since it was near Hecalion Estate, the place Hector lived