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 favor and

than Quinton,

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

constricted with

he might have

What a ruthless person!

his anger fade away, Nico sneered. “Can

Quinton nodded his head

Mr. Harris locked him up and left him to suffer from a high fever. Isn’t that a bit too much? This really made

did not know what he

you, and you two work for Mr. Harris,

barely perceive the sense of threat emanating from

to let our subordinates each

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

he could not escape, William said,

“Sure, as you

be even more difficult to explain the situation to Gwendolyn if

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

bit guilty when he found out Maverick was running a high fever while he was locked

did not say a word and turned to leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible

hospital for

to meet the two assassins Treyton

a red velvet long skirt. Paired with a touch

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

sat down

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

you. The only man who answered my question

icy cold, and he turned his face

always

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

voice was

glanced at her subconsciously, almost getting sucked into

What a vixen!

head away and closed

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

it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed the people

haven’t confessed anything yet. Should we

She did not seem

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

Treyton came in and asked,

someone tries to

had already leaked the secret. Adhering to the principle of “better to kill by mistake than to let