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 look

Their eyes met.

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

though he

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

yet, and he’s already feeling

days? Mr. Harris seemed to have said you’re not allowed to go out. Have you not

feeling as if someone was clenching his

her chin a little higher. “What’s

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

matter with your throat?

“I’m running a fever.”

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

fever these

less had an

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

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

for just a short while, his legs

was afraid he

water and continued to ask, “What happened

watched her drink water 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

was willing to tell her the

returned to the main topic. “Why were you at the charity gala that

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

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

much

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

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

her cheek on one hand while the other was propped on her knee. She tilted her

parted. “He offended me, so I had Nico

Nico?

her brows, sensing he was hiding

had sorted things out and roughly figured it out at this

was likely related to Treyton in

be both the executor and planner

feel at ease before

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

finished speaking, and her charming little face displayed a mix of cold arrogance

was stunned as he gazed into the faint