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.

confused. She gently lifted his chin with her fingertips,

Their eyes met.

red. Within his deep black pupils lay a sense of vulnerability and grievance that he tried to conceal but could

looked as though he

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

asked anything yet,

to have said you’re not

was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for

little higher. “What’s the matter?

he responded curtly. His voice was deep and hoarse, yet his tone

matter with your throat? Are

“I’m running a fever.”

had been staying in the villa for two days without going out, and it had not rained during that time. How could he have caught a

a pretty high fever these past

or less had

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

stood up, and sat directly on the small couch

he squatted for just a short while, his legs began to

squatted for much longer, he was afraid he might

gracefully poured herself a glass of water and continued to ask, “What happened to Quinton’s injuries? Who did

her drink water as his Adam’s apple unconsciously moved slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually, “I’ve been

willing to tell her the

dwell on the matter any longer and returned to the main topic.

lips to speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently,

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 that

He had spoken too much that his throat felt as

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 suspicious of you, thinking you’re deliberately exposing

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

her head to look at him and

thin lips slightly parted. “He offended me, so I

Nico?

brows, sensing

speaking, Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured

to

aside, Samantha could be both the

feel at ease before

was your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for me today. I’m going to collect a debt from the

like stars as she finished speaking, and her charming little

as he gazed into the faint