The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 119

Chapter 119 Cunning

Elven detected the sarcasm in his words and responded with a smile, “Mr. Wright, I apologize.”

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Maverick hummed lightly and found himself walking toward the wall. Facing the wall, he placed both hands on it for support.

As soon as he stood up, a cane whipped through the air like a gust of wind.

The blow landed directly and mercilessly on his straightened back, producing a crisp sound.

“Ugh…”

Maverick gritted his teeth, his hands instinctively clenching into tight fists.

Before he could even recover from the pain brought by the first stroke, the second and third blows quickly followed. They mercilessly hit his back without giving him a chance to catch his breath.

Indeed, it hurt.

Due to the injection of a special drug, his physical constitution had weakened and his skin had become thinner. Thus, his sense of pain intensified.

The 023 special drug was originally designed to treat prisoners of war who had committed grave mistakes Once injected, the individual would be unable to resist. The pain experienced during interrogation and punishment would be intensified. This would ultimately lead to extreme physical and mental torment.

Never did he expect that one day the 023 drug, albeit an adjusted prescription, would be used to torment him.

It was ironic, indeed.

The intense pain from the cane striking his back snapped him back to reality.

After just over twenty strokes, it was obvious that several bruises had appeared underneath the white shir

With sheer determination, Maverick held his breath to avoid making any humiliating cries. He bit down on his lower lip so hard that it left a row of bloody marks. Cold sweat covered his forehead, while the vei in his arms bulged prominently.

By the fortieth stroke, his arms, which were propped against the wall, began to tremble uncontrollably.

By the seventieth stroke, his back was in so much pain that it had almost gone numb. His skin was more fragile than before. Several spots on his back had been whipped open, leaving scattered bloodstains on h white shirt.

to feel rather light-headed and unsteady. His

not help

torture

with Maverick behind Gwendolyn’s back, all the injuries on his back would not affect his walking. This

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he was deep in thought, he

to intense

each other with bewildered expressions, ultimately turning

what should

floor and asked, “How many

“Ninety.”

sense of admiration for the unconscious man

managed to endure ninety strokes without making a sound before passing out. He really is a tough guy. You two didn’t go easy on him,

this is Mr. Harris’ order. How could we dare to go easy?” They paused for a moment, then continued, “Elven, what should

did not speak. He lowered his head to take another look at Maverick on

as pale as paper, yet his lips were covered in bright

make

exclaim how unfair

Gwendolyn liked to keep him around. He was

“Elven?”

two people holding canes were at a

snapped back to reality and focused

miracle that he’s lasted this long with his weak constitution. If we splash water on him to wake him up and continue, he’ll probably pass out again in no time. Mr. Harris said we should make it quick, so let’s

should we explain things to

will tell him the

were getting ready to return

Ryan, who had been staying hidden in the

you two

Ryan lowered their heads. “Mr. Wright passed out in the living room because he was

doing housework. We didn’t see anything

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Shalders asks about it, you tell her exactly this

“Got it.”

after receiving their orders, completely ignoring the man who had fainted

the eyes of the Harrises. If anyone dared to hurt her, they would have to face the consequences

up on the cold marble floor of the living

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