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.

Nico appreciated his favor and did not forcefully

was much quieter than Quinton, who acted like an

pulled out a knife and forcefully

constricted

little closer, and he might have

What a ruthless person!

his anger fade away, Nico sneered. “Can

remained silent while Quinton nodded his

of thanking him, Mr. Harris locked him up and left him to suffer from a

know what he wanted to do, so

continued, “Since the Harris family pays you, and you two work

barely perceive the sense of threat

will have to

some steam? They’re going

escape, William said, “Don’t hit the

“Sure, as

it would be even more difficult to explain the situation to

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

running a high fever while he

to leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible wail

in the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn

first thing she did was to meet

weather gradually grew colder, she wore a black trench coat with a red velvet long skirt. Paired with a touch of red lipstick, she looked dashing and charming, exuding an aura like

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

for Gwendolyn, and she sat down

she was slightly taken aback,

man who

icy cold, and

had always been very

you definitely do. If you share the secret

voice was

at her subconsciously, almost getting

What a vixen!

his head away and closed his eyes, ignoring

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

say it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed the people beside

confessed anything yet. Should we really let

nodded. She did not

were blindfolded with

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

a few people to trail them. If someone tries to silence them,

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