The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 191 The Dinner Was A Trap

Gwendolyn’s expression gradually hardened as she stared at him in disbelief.

With her tone a little melancholic, she said, “You don’t trust me?”

Charles chuckled. “Silly girl, I was just joking with you. Of course, I trust you. But was this wine prepared by you or Maverick? I don’t trust him.”

Gwendolyn showed him her empty red wine glass in her hand.

“I’ve already had a glass. So if the wine was tampered with, I should be the first to go down.”

Charles remained silent, gently swirling the red wine in his glass without taking a sip.

Gwendolyn was getting a bit upset. She pouted and glanced at the full bottle of red wine next to her. “Do you want me to do the same as you did last time? Should I finish the whole bottle of wine for you to believe me?”

Charles remained silent.

In a fit of defiance, Gwendolyn reached out to grab the entire bottle of red wine on the table.

Charles stopped her. “I believe you. Even if this bottle contains poison, I would still drink it because you are like a beautiful poison to me and have intoxicated me for a long time.”

He smiled dotingly. Finally, tilting his head back, he drank the glass of wine.

In the garden, Charles’ two confidants stood by the entrance, resembling a pair of statues.

Elven took the initiative to approach the two of them.

“Hey, it’s getting late. Have you two had dinner yet? We’ve secretly grilled some barbecue in the backyard. Do you want to come over and give it a try?”

Both confidants had cold expressions as they firmly rejected the invitation.

“No need.”

Elven was very patient. “Don’t be afraid. Ms. Shalders has always been very friendly. With her around, Mr. Newton won’t get angry. Besides, it’s already dinner time. Given the relationship between Mr. Newton and Ms. Shalders, we’ll all eventually become like family, so consider this an early opportunity to get acquainted.”

This time, both hesitated briefly before saying, “No need.”

They were stubborn. Elven was starting to wonder how he should continue to persuade them without being too eager, as it would raise their suspicions.

Soon, Ezra came running over with two grilled pork belly skewers and handed them to him.

“Elven, the skewers tonight are especially delicious. Give them a try! Ms. Shalders said she and Mr. Newton was going to drink to their hearts’ desire. So, they want us to eat well and enjoy ourselves too. There are two bottles of beer for you over there. Come on!”

“All right then.”

the skewers and ate one right in front

many people could resist the allure of grilled pork

the air and reached the nostrils of the two. They stared at the meat in Elven’s hand, swallowing their saliva and

until very late tonight. Who knows how long you two will be hungry? We have both beer and wine in the backyard. Let’s have a few drinks. I’m sure Mr. Newton won’t

Ultimately, they could not resist the temptation of the grilled skewers. The grilled meat in Elven’s hand

lasted until a little after ten o’clock

happily. Charles’ handsome face flushed red, and

delighted that you’ve had a change of heart. In this world, no man is more deserving of you than me. We are

just smiled, not

comfort you when you needed me the most.

reminisced, the smile on

and talking nonsense. It’s getting late. You should head

to continue explaining, but Gwendolyn called

only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did

took the responsibility of driving Charles and the

disappeared from Bay Villa, Elven quietly entered

in the dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression

Elven called out

reality. “Were the two confidants

drugs to their drinks. It should take effect

This will also give us a

empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in her

military vehicle traveled along the highway. Since it was rather

temperature. Having had a few drinks, Charles’ two confidants

clear mind even

an icy cold gun

It was Charles.

back to my place. Where are you

the two confidants had a strong

looked out the window and discovered that Justin was

inside the

I take a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up. I

remained

“Oh, okay!”

speeding, and Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the

the other three had not fastened their seatbelts inside the car. His sudden