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.

which made her feel even more confused. She gently lifted his chin with her

Their eyes met.

a sense of vulnerability and grievance that he tried to conceal but could

looked as though

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

yet, and he’s already

have said

his thin lips, feeling as if someone was clenching his heart, the pain

higher. “What’s the

was deep

lightly. “What’s the matter with your

“I’m running a fever.”

had been staying in the villa for two days without going out, and it had

had a pretty high fever these past few

less had

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

accepted the offer, stood up, and sat directly on the small couch

was already relatively weak. After he squatted for just a short while, his legs began to feel numb, and his head felt a

much longer, he was afraid

and continued to ask, “What happened to Quinton’s injuries? Who

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.

willing to

on the matter any longer and returned to the main topic. “Why were you at the

had just parted his lips to speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently, reminding him, “I want to hear the

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

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

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

hear the truth from me, I won’t hide it from you.” As

tilted her head to look at him and gave a sly smile. “Then, I want to know what happened to Quinton’s

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

Nico?

sensing he

had sorted things out and roughly figured

to Treyton in some

could be both the executor and planner this

at ease

straightened her red velvet skirt. “Since it was your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for me today. I’m going to collect a debt

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

was stunned as he gazed into the