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.

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

Their eyes met.

eyes were tinged with a hint of red. Within his deep black pupils lay a sense of vulnerability and grievance that he tried to conceal but could not

looked as though he had

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

haven’t even asked anything yet, and he’s already feeling

been up to these past couple of days? Mr. Harris seemed to have said you’re

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

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

His voice was deep and hoarse, yet his

with your throat? Are

“I’m running a fever.”

the villa for two days without going out, and it had not rained during that

high fever these past few days given his extremely

more or less

on his chin. “Don’t just

the offer, stood up, and sat directly on

while, his legs began to feel numb, and his

squatted for much longer, he was afraid he

water and continued to ask, “What

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 not

willing to tell

did not want to dwell on the matter any longer and returned to the main topic. “Why were you at the charity

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

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 plans to silence

much that his

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

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

knee. She tilted her head to look at him and gave a sly smile.

slightly parted. “He offended me, so I had

Nico?

her brows, sensing he was hiding

speaking, Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured it

likely related to Treyton in some

be both the

could not feel at ease before

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

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

gazed into the faint glimmer in her