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

than Quinton, who acted like an

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

constricted with

a little closer, and he might have

What a ruthless person!

anger fade away, Nico sneered. “Can you please listen to

remained silent while Quinton

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

did not know what he wanted to do,

family pays you, and you two work for Mr.

two could barely perceive the sense of

this, but you two will have to let our subordinates each throw a few punches to

going to use us

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

“Sure, as

more difficult to explain the situation to Gwendolyn

“Mr. Wright doesn’t know about this, so don’t snitch and let him take the blame. Can you do

Maverick was running a high fever while he was locked up.

leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible wail

in the hospital for two days,

to meet

coat with a red velvet long skirt. Paired with a touch of red

bodies were covered in wounds, indicating they had been tortured several times before. Their mouths were slightly open and stuffed with cloth strips to prevent them from biting

sat down

she was slightly taken aback, and her red lips curved into a

only man who answered my question

and he turned his

had always

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 even give you money to live a carefree life. What do

voice was incredibly

shuddered at the nickname and glanced at her subconsciously, almost getting sucked

What a vixen!

he turned his head away

would only face a more miserable

Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed the people beside

confessed anything yet. Should we

nodded. She did not

they were blindfolded with a black cloth and led out of the

came in and

trail them. If someone tries

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