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 his favor and did not forcefully silence

was much quieter than Quinton,

With a fierce look in his eyes, Nico pulled out a knife and forcefully

constricted

a little closer, and he might have to

What a ruthless person!

away, Nico sneered. “Can you please listen

while Quinton

up and left him to suffer from a high

Quinton did not know what he

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

perceive the sense of threat emanating from

“Well, sorry about this, but you two will have to

going to use

William said, “Don’t hit

“Sure, as you

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

added, “Mr. Wright doesn’t know about this,

feeling a bit guilty when he found out Maverick was running a high fever while he was locked up. Without hesitation, he said, “Okay, but…

turned to leave the basement. Soon after, a

in the hospital for

to meet the

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

in 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

she sat down just three meters away from

was slightly taken aback, and her red lips curved

it’s you. The only man who answered my

and he

always been very

you definitely do. If you share the secret with me, I can persuade them to let you go and even give you money to live a carefree life. What do

was incredibly

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

What a vixen!

he turned his head away and

stringent. If one were to leak a secret, they would only face a more miserable death. By gritting their teeth and staying

Gwendolyn pursed her

anything yet. Should we really let them

did not

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

came in and asked, “Kiddo,

If someone tries to silence them, save

other party would definitely think that the two of them had already leaked the secret. Adhering to the principle of “better to kill by mistake