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.

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

Their eyes met.

with a hint of red. Within his deep black pupils lay a sense of vulnerability and grievance that

looked as though he had

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

haven’t even asked anything yet,

seemed to have said you’re not allowed to go out. Have you not done

as if someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for him

raised her chin a little higher.

His voice was deep and hoarse,

lightly. “What’s the matter with your throat? Are you sick or

“I’m running a fever.”

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

pretty high fever these past few days given his

more or less

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

offer, stood up, and sat directly on the

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

was afraid he might

gracefully poured herself a glass of water and continued to ask, “What happened to

slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually,

was willing to tell her

any longer and returned

had just parted his lips to speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently, reminding

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 I would refuse and

had spoken too much that his throat felt as though

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

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

Gwendolyn slightly curved her lips, resting her cheek on one hand while the other was propped on her knee. She tilted her head

momentarily, and his thin lips slightly parted. “He offended me,

Nico?

brows, sensing

things out and roughly figured it out at this

was likely related to

could be both the executor and

ease before

your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for

sparkled like stars as she finished speaking, and her charming little face displayed a

into the faint