The Ex and Her Riches

As Gwendolyn slipped on her slippers, she observed him closely.

She took off her trench coat and handed it to him.

Maverick paused for a second. His long eyelashes drooped slightly, and his handsome face was pale.

He obediently took the trench coat from Gwendolyn and helped her hang it on the coat rack.

He did not take the initiative to speak, completely unlike his usual attentive and diligent self.

Gwendolyn’s expression grew darker and darker.

Maverick did not notice at all and turned his head to glance at the clock on the living room wall.

It was almost noon already.

He eagerly headed to the kitchen to prepare a meal.

Gwendolyn sat on the couch with an imposing posture.

“Come here.” Her tone was cold when she spoke, leaving no room for interruption.

Maverick’s broad back stiffened for a moment, then he turned around, walked to her, and stood still.

She did not look up, her expression somewhat cold. “I remember someone once said they wouldn’t make me look up to them.”

Maverick did not budge, feeling awkward as he noticed her attitude toward him remained icy cold.

Did Treyton really not tell her that I was the one who saved her? Anyway, did Gwendolyn come back today to settle the score of my attending the charity gala with Samantha?

He had thought he could balance his merits and demerits. Suddenly, he felt a suffocating tightness in his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.

“Hmm?”

It was an imposing hum, possessing a delicate, gentle tone produced uniquely by women.

Gwendolyn was growing a bit impatient.

Maverick froze for two seconds, then went down on one knee, slowly squatting in front of her feet. His eyes were still downcast, and his eyelashes trembled gently.

his awkwardness, which made her feel even more confused. She gently lifted his chin with her fingertips, forcing him

Their eyes met.

of red. Within his deep black pupils lay a sense of

looked as though

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

yet, and he’s already

been up to these past couple of days? Mr. Harris seemed to have said you’re not allowed to

pursed his thin lips, feeling as if someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for

raised her chin a little higher. “What’s the matter? Cat got

His voice was deep

with your throat? Are you sick

“I’m running a fever.”

two days without going out, and it had not rained during

have had a pretty high fever these past

more or less had an

his chin. “Don’t just squat there. Sit on the couch

the offer, stood up, and sat

squatted for just a short while, his legs began to

much longer, he was afraid he might be unable to hold

continued to ask, “What happened to Quinton’s

as his Adam’s apple unconsciously moved slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually, “I’ve been lying in my room for two days, so I’m not sure. Maybe

to tell her

not want to dwell on the matter any longer and returned to the main topic.

Gwendolyn stared at him intently, reminding him,

to meet Natasha.” He gulped and stole a glance at Gwendolyn’s expression. Seeing no change in her demeanor, he went on, “At the party, Samantha was just carrying out orders. There was someone behind her, scheming and planning everything meticulously. This person calculated every move accurately. Samantha said she wanted to join forces with me but was also prepared for the possibility

out a cough. He had spoken too much that his throat felt as though it was on

handed him a cup, gesturing for him to pour water for himself. Her eyes were filled with amusement as she stared at him. “You’re telling me about joining forces, but aren’t you afraid I’ll become

the truth from me, I won’t hide it from you.” As for whether she believed him or not, that

one hand while the other was propped on her knee. She tilted her head to look at him and gave a sly smile. “Then, I want to know what happened to

slightly parted. “He offended me, so I had Nico hurt

Nico?

furrowed her brows, sensing he was hiding

speaking, Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured

was likely related to Treyton in some

could be both

not feel at ease before she settled

was your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for me today. I’m

as she finished speaking, and her charming little face displayed a mix

he gazed into the faint glimmer