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 an act like that.

the floor.

times the amount enough?” Maverick coaxed, gazing at

arched her

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

with the urge to pull her into his arms and never

have the

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

she arranged work-related matters

the one-seater

set up a swing

always

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

them to Salinsburgh. They had agreed to meet

offered to see Gwendolyn off

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,

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

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

the car, waiting unhappily. Upon putting everything in order, Gwendolyn turned to

“What—”

continue, Maverick enfolded

to eat your meals

calmly

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

thoughts and tease Maverick. After letting go of him, she opened

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

Justin reminded, “Mr. Wright, Ms. Shalders has left. Please go back in now. The weather

a word, Maverick

only return to the villa on

joined Gwendolyn at the airport, and

was staring out the window. She

feeling anxious after boarding, and her eyelids

passed her a calming pill. “Maybe you’re just worried since you’re returning

had no idea either where this feeling of anxiety

quite far from Salinsburgh, it was almost nighttime

to the Newton residence. Afterward, they headed to