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.

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

Their eyes met.

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

though he had been

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

even asked anything yet,

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

if someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it

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

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

with

“I’m running a fever.”

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

had a pretty high fever these past few days given his

more or less had

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

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

short while, his legs began to feel numb, and his

he squatted for much longer, he was afraid he might be

glass of water and continued to ask, “What happened to Quinton’s injuries?

apple unconsciously moved slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually, “I’ve been lying in my room for two

one was willing to

did not want to dwell on the matter any longer and returned to the

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

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

out a cough. He had spoken too much that his throat

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

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

her lips, resting her cheek on 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

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

Nico?

her brows, sensing he was hiding

speaking, Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured it out at this

was likely related to Treyton in some

could be both the executor and planner this

not feel at ease before she settled the

up and gently straightened her red velvet skirt. “Since it was your subordinates who hurt mine,

she finished speaking, and her charming little face displayed a

into the faint glimmer