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.

reluctantly spoken up for Maverick before, Nico appreciated

than Quinton, who

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,

constricted

might have to spend the rest of his life

What a ruthless person!

Nico sneered. “Can

remained silent while Quinton nodded his

Shalders, but instead of thanking him, Mr. Harris locked him up and left him to suffer from a high fever. Isn’t that a bit too

know what he

family pays you, and you two work for Mr. Harris, you should also accept this

the sense of

but you two will have to let our

off some steam? They’re going to use us as punching

not escape, William said,

smiled. “Sure,

were badly bruised, it would be even more difficult to explain the situation to

up and leaned 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,

turned to leave the basement. Soon after, a

hospital for

first thing she did was to meet the two assassins Treyton

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

the basement 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

for Gwendolyn, and she sat down just

the face of one of the assassins, she was slightly

man who answered my question

was icy cold, and

always

an enchanting smile. “Hey, Handsome. Others may not know the inside story, but you definitely do. If you share the secret with me, I can persuade them to let you go and

voice was

glanced at her subconsciously, almost getting sucked into her innocent,

What a vixen!

head away and closed his

secret, they would only face a more miserable death.

not going to say it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed the people

haven’t confessed anything yet. Should

nodded. She did not

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

they left, Treyton came in and asked, “Kiddo, what’s

someone tries to silence them,

would definitely think that the two of them had already leaked the secret. Adhering to the principle of “better to