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.

spoken up for Maverick before, Nico appreciated his favor

than Quinton, who

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

constricted with

he might have to spend

What a ruthless person!

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

remained silent while Quinton nodded his

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

Quinton did not know what he

work

two could barely perceive the sense of threat

on their arms. “Well, sorry about this, but you two will have to let our subordinates each throw a few punches to let off some steam, and then we’ll let

going to use us as punching

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

“Sure, as you

faces were badly bruised, it would be even more difficult to explain the situation to Gwendolyn if

leaned against the door. He added, “Mr. Wright doesn’t know about this, so don’t snitch and let him take the blame. Can you

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

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

the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn

was to meet the two assassins Treyton

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 a queen gracing her

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 cloth

Gwendolyn, and she sat down just three

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

The only man who answered my question

cold, and

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

was

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

What a vixen!

turned 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 and staying silent, they might be

her lips and instructed the people beside her, “Let them

they haven’t confessed anything yet. Should we

did not

blindfolded with

in and

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

already leaked the secret. Adhering to the principle of “better to kill by