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.

Maverick before, Nico appreciated his favor and did not

William himself was much quieter than Quinton,

with his 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

constricted with

closer, and he might have to spend the rest

What a ruthless person!

Nico sneered. “Can you please

silent while Quinton nodded his head

Wright saved Ms. 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 much? This really

did not know what he wanted

work for Mr. Harris,

could barely perceive the

about this, but you two will have to

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

not escape, William said, “Don’t

smiled. “Sure,

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

Wright doesn’t know about this, so don’t snitch and let him take the blame.

was already 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… can you go easy

to leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible wail echoed from

the hospital for two days,

first thing she did was to meet

a red velvet long skirt. Paired with a touch of red lipstick, she looked dashing

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 slightly open and stuffed with

brought a chair for Gwendolyn, and she sat down just three meters away

the face of one of the assassins, she was

you. The only man who

cold, and he turned his face

had always

but you definitely do. If you share the secret with me, I can persuade them to let

was

nickname and glanced at her subconsciously,

What a vixen!

away and closed his eyes,

stringent. If one were to leak a secret, they would only face a more miserable death.

it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed

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

did not seem to be

two looked utterly bewildered as they were blindfolded with a black

they left, Treyton came in and

few people to trail them. If someone

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