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.

before, Nico appreciated his favor and did not forcefully silence

much quieter than Quinton, who acted

covered, Quinton 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

What a ruthless person!

fade away, Nico sneered.

silent while Quinton nodded

him to suffer from a high fever. Isn’t that

what he

continued, “Since the Harris family pays you, and you two work for Mr.

barely perceive the

have to let our subordinates each throw a few punches to

off some steam? They’re going to use us

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

smiled. “Sure, as you

bruised, it would be even more difficult to explain the situation to Gwendolyn if

against the door. He added, “Mr. Wright doesn’t know about this, so don’t snitch and let him take

was running a high fever while he was locked up. Without hesitation, he said, “Okay, but… can you go

say a word and turned to leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible wail

lying in the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn was

did was to meet

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

of Treyton’s mansion and tied to chairs with iron chains. Their faces and bodies were covered in wounds, indicating they had been tortured several times before. Their mouths were slightly open and stuffed with cloth strips to

chair for Gwendolyn, and she sat down just three

the assassins, she was slightly taken aback, and

man who answered my question

icy cold, and he

had always

beaming with an enchanting smile. “Hey, Handsome. Others may not know the inside story, but you definitely do. If you share the secret with me, I

was

glanced at her subconsciously,

What a vixen!

away and closed his

would only face a more miserable death. By gritting their teeth and staying silent, they might be able

to say it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed the people

confessed anything yet. Should we really

She did not seem to

looked utterly bewildered as they were blindfolded with a black cloth and led out

came in and

someone

them had already leaked the secret. Adhering to the principle of “better to kill by mistake than to let go,” the other