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.”

took the skewers and ate one right in front of them, savoring

allure of grilled pork belly.

They stared at

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

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

until a little

flushed red, and his usually deep, azure eyes seemed

In this world, no man is more deserving of you than

just smiled, not saying

tenderly. “When your mother passed away, I was immature and didn’t step up to protect and comfort you when you needed me the most. Instead, I went to the Central Intelligence Agency to chase fame and fortune. I’ve blamed myself for this

the smile on Gwendolyn’s face

It’s getting late. You should head

Gwendolyn called Justin over to help

two confidants had been drinking in the backyard, they couldn’t drive. Justin was the only bodyguard who had only eaten barbeque and did not consume alcohol due to his injuries not being fully

driving Charles and the other two back

vehicle had completely disappeared from

dining room, her eyes fixed straight ahead. Her expression was cold and stern

Shalders?” Elven called out to her

to reality. “Were the two confidants

the drugs to their drinks. It should take effect while

will also give us a chance

glanced at the empty bottle of red wine with a faint glimmer in her beautiful

was rather late at night, there was very little

a very comfortable temperature.

maintain a relatively clear

eyes fixed straight ahead, suddenly, an icy cold gun was pressed against the

It was Charles.

way back to my place. Where are

confidants had a strong sense of alertness, they sobered up

looked out the window and discovered that Justin

atmosphere inside the car

a wrong turn? I’m sorry, Mr. Newton. You were all asleep so I

expression remained

“Oh, okay!”

speeding, and Justin did not slow down. Instead, he slammed on the accelerator and abruptly spun the steering wheel. The entire vehicle almost

inside the car. His sudden move caused them to