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

Their eyes met.

pupils lay a sense of vulnerability and grievance that he tried to conceal

looked as though

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

even asked anything yet, and

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

someone was clenching his heart, the pain making

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

voice was deep and hoarse, yet his tone conveyed subtle

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

“I’m running a fever.”

going out, and it had not

pretty high fever these past few days given his

or less

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

the offer, stood up, and sat directly

he squatted for just a short while, his legs

for much longer, he was afraid he

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

a beat, he said casually, “I’ve

to tell her the

longer and returned to the main topic. “Why

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

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

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

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

it from you.” As for whether she believed him or not, that was not something

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

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

Nico?

sensing he was

Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured it out

was likely related to Treyton

aside, Samantha could be both the executor and

feel at ease before she settled

up and gently 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 from the Lane

like stars as she finished speaking, and her charming little

stunned as he gazed into the faint glimmer in her