The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 112 The Drama Between Two Men

After saying his piece in front of Gwendolyn, Dexter let out a deep sigh, put his hands behind his back. and walked out of the CEO’s office angrily without looking back.

As soon as he left Wright Construction Group, his worried expression transformed into laughter of joy.

Meanwhile, in the office, Gwendolyn turned on her heel and made her way over to Maverick. She saw the swell around the corner of his mouth and à clear thumbprint on the left side of his face.

How dare Dexter beat up such an adorable face?

I’m going to get rid of that old fox sooner or later!

“Does it hurt?” Gwendolyn asked as she pinched his chin, examining his wound.

Without showing any sign of pain or anger, Maverick kept quiet with a serene expression on his face as if he was not the one who had been slapped.

Gwendolyn’s anger grew as she saw Maverick’s indifferent expression, so she viciously pinched the soft flesh on his left check.

Maverick scowled, grimacing in pain and attempting to dodge her grasp.

Finally, he is showing some kind of emotion. I thought he was immune to pain. Gwendolyn mused inwardly.

“So

you do feel pain. Why didn’t you dodge when Dexter hit you earlier, then? Don’t tell me you were too slow to react!” Gwendolyn questioned with a disapproving tone.

Gwendolyn wondered how many slaps Maverick could have handled before falling had she not come to his defense.

Maverick pursed his lips and retorted, “Where were you on the day Grandpa died?”

As Gwendolyn locked gazes with him, she marveled at how dark his eyes were.

Does he believe Dexter’s words and suspect that I killed Declan?

“I was with Old Mr. Wright. I was the last person he saw before he died.” Gwendolyn answered truthfully.

“What did he say to you?” Maverick continued asking.

Gwendolyn remained silent for a moment.

Before he passed away. Declan asked her to help maintain the Wright Construction Group. He also told Gwendolyn that Maverick had a proud temperament, but was also a loyal man deep down. If Maverick discovered Gwendolyn’s good qualities and fell in love with her, he would be willing to give her everything. He made Gwendolyn promise to take care of Maverick and never divorce him.

However, she had failed to keep that promise. After trying to warm Maverick’s stone-cold heart for three years, she no longer cared. Therefore, protecting Wright Construction Group was the only thing she could do to honor her promise to Declan.

that she was lost in her thoughts, and narrowed

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sofa once again, her eyes regaining their

Gwendolyn said

was slightly taunting as she uttered

flash of anger flickered in Maverick’s

I was the one who

moment, before

a fool. I guess he’s

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had subsided somewhat. Then, she looked up and saw Maverick standing there stiffly, looking rather uncomfortable with the left

appearance.

and in need of guidance, but this pretty boy is still easy

pushing it toward Maverick. “You look terrible. There are ice cubes in the small fridge at that

“Alright,” Maverick replied.

fetched the ice from the small fridge in the corner, and sat down on the sofa, skillfully applying

walked up to her desk

took the hint and exited the room, closing the

sounds in the office were the clicking of the keyboard and the occasional sound Maverick made

tense ambiance lasted for almost an hour and a half

Shalders, Mr. Ferguson

Why is Sherman here?

moment

who was sitting on the

Which Mr. Ferguson is that? Is he another man she’s

up just as Sherman pushed the door

were quite far apart, they

each other as rivals, they were both

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heir to the Ferguson family in Salinsburgh. My apologies for not recognizing you sooner.” Maverick spoke first

seeing him, Sherman felt a

agreement with Maverick, and he did not expect her

has divorced you, and the one- unrealistic year agreement she signed with you is just for you to repay your debt.

was gentle, yet his

he heard Sherman mentioning the agreement. Does he know about the agreement? It seems that he has a

right to warn me, Mr. Ferguson?”

single now, and I am pursuing her. I believe she will soon agree to be with me,

but it sounds like

At least I have a chance, whereas you will never have one!”