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

quieter than Quinton, who acted like an

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

pupils constricted

closer, and he might have to spend

What a ruthless person!

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

while Quinton nodded his

Ms. Shalders, but instead of thanking him, Mr. Harris locked him up and left him to suffer

not know what he wanted to do, so they kept

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

barely perceive the sense of threat

about this, but you two will have to let our subordinates each throw a

going

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

“Sure, as

even more difficult to explain the situation

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

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

say a word and turned to leave the basement.

in the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn

was to meet the two assassins

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

bodies were covered in wounds, indicating they had been tortured several times before. Their mouths were slightly open and stuffed with cloth strips to prevent

and she sat down just three

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

man who

gaze was icy cold, and he

always been very

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, I can persuade them to let you go and even give you money to live a carefree life. What do you

was incredibly

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

What a vixen!

turned his head away

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 survive this

going to say it? Gwendolyn pursed her lips and instructed the people beside her, “Let

anything yet. Should we really let them

did not seem to be

they were blindfolded with

left, Treyton came in and asked, “Kiddo,

them. If someone tries to silence

they were released directly, the other party would definitely think that the two of them had already 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 two