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

himself was much quieter than

mouth 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, stopping just a millimeter short of cutting through his

constricted

little closer, and he might have to spend the rest of

What a ruthless person!

anger fade away, Nico sneered.

remained silent while Quinton

up and left him to suffer from a high fever. Isn’t that a bit too

not know what he

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

barely perceive the sense of threat emanating

their arms. “Well, sorry about this, but you two will have to let our subordinates each throw a few punches to let

going

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

smiled. “Sure, as

would be even more difficult to explain the situation to Gwendolyn if she

about this, so don’t snitch and

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

a word and turned to leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible wail echoed from behind

lying in the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn was

first thing she did was to meet the two assassins Treyton had

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

chains. Their faces and bodies were covered in wounds, indicating they had been tortured several times before. Their mouths were slightly open and stuffed

sat down just three

of the assassins, she was slightly

The only man who

gaze was icy cold, and he turned his face

had always been very

her cheek on one hand, her face 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,

voice was

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

What a vixen!

his head away and

more miserable death. By gritting their teeth and staying silent, they might be

her lips and instructed the people beside

they haven’t confessed anything yet. Should we really let

not seem

were blindfolded with a

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

to trail them. If someone tries to silence them, save them

the secret. Adhering to the principle of “better to kill by mistake than to let go,” the other party would undoubtedly