The Ex and Her Riches

Maverick’s voice had gone hoarse, and he did not feel like talking. He turned over and continued to sleep.

When he rushed over last night, he happened to hear Gwendolyn’s shout and watched helplessly as she jumped into the river.

That feeling of his heart pounding away uncontrollably was so unbearably suffocating.

Just thinking about it made his heart ache.

He would never let this happen again.

Nico noticed he was being ignored and knew he simply could not get through to Maverick.

After so many years of working for Maverick, this was the first time Nico had seen him going all out for someone.

Boss, please take a good rest. If you need anything, just call me. Don’t force yourself.

Nico sighed helplessly, poured Maverick a cup of warm water, and placed it on the bedside table. Then, he turned around, left the room, and gently closed the door behind him.

Maverick was still feverish, and his mind was already groggy. He quickly fell back asleep.

The villa was silent and pitch-black in the dead of night.

Nico made his way down to the basement, his face gloomy.

Neville and a few other subordinates were guarding the basement door.

William and Quinton had been awake for quite some time. They were extremely furious about being locked up and kept banging on the door while shouting.

Neville saw Nico approaching and walked up. “How’s it going? Is the boss feeling better now?”

Nico nodded.

Neville breathed a sigh of relief. He gritted his teeth and continued, “Can we just get rid of these two? They’ve been cursing non-stop since they woke up. I don’t think I can hold it in any longer!”

Nico’s expression was grim, too. Although he could do nothing to Treyton, at least he could vent his anger on the two lackeys of the Harris family.

After all, it did not matter as long as their lives were spared.

Open the door. Let me in.

The basement door swung open. William and Quinton tried to make a run for it the moment they had the chance. However, they did not get far before they were caught, tied up, and thrown back onto the floor.

Just as Quinton was about to make a scene, his mouth was stuffed with a cloth.

William had reluctantly spoken up for Maverick before, Nico appreciated his favor and did not forcefully

was much quieter than Quinton, who acted

continued making annoying muffled sounds. With a fierce look in his eyes, Nico pulled out a knife and forcefully stabbed it into the floor between Quinton’s legs,

pupils constricted

might have to spend the rest of

What a ruthless person!

Nico sneered.

while Quinton nodded his head

instead of thanking him, Mr. Harris locked him up and left him

Quinton did not know what he

work for Mr. Harris, you

the sense of threat emanating from

have to let our subordinates each throw a few punches to let off some steam, and then we’ll

some steam? They’re going to use us as

not escape, William said, “Don’t hit the

smiled. “Sure, as you

more difficult to explain the situation

know about this, so

when he found out Maverick was running a high fever while he was locked up. Without hesitation, he said, “Okay, but… can you go easy on

leave the basement. Soon

lying in the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn

was to meet the two assassins Treyton had

long skirt. Paired with a touch of red lipstick, she looked dashing and charming,

were covered in wounds, indicating they had been tortured several times before.

bodyguard brought a chair for Gwendolyn, and she sat down just three meters away from

one of the assassins, she was

you. The only man who answered my question that

and

had always

story, but you definitely do. If you share the secret with me, I can persuade them to let you go

was

at her subconsciously, almost getting

What a vixen!

away and

to leak a secret, they would only face a more miserable death. By gritting their teeth and staying silent, they might

to say it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and

yet. Should we really let them

did not seem to

were blindfolded with a black cloth and

in

If someone tries to silence them, save them

Adhering to the principle of “better