The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 163 Better To Rise As A Queen Than Be A Caged Pet

Maverick clutched his chest tightly, feeling uncomfortable because of the tightness in his chest.

Nico’s words really hurt his heart!

“You’ve been getting more and more unruly lately, acting on your own without my orders, and it sounds like you have a favorable opinion of Charles?”

His whole body exuded a strong hostile aura as he coldly pushed Nico away and weakly pulled himself forward.

Nico’s face turned pale with fear, and he remorsefully slapped his own mouth twice for not being able to express himself well.

It was all because he had never been in a relationship before and didn’t know how to comfort people. He hurriedly trotted forward, continuing to hold Maverick steady while explaining himself, “Boss, it’s a misunderstanding! I came here with William because I was worried about you. Besides, Mr. Newton— No! I mean Charles! How could I possibly think highly of him? Of course, I have higher hopes for you, Boss.”

He leaned in close to Maverick’s ear and whispered, “Although Ms. Shalders was always picking on you, as the saying goes, ‘sometimes harsh words or deeds can demonstrate one’s love.’ After all, she treats you differently than the others. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll win her over?”

At last, he finally said something pleasant to the ear.

Maverick felt much more at ease.

Nico chuckled obsequiously, then caught a glimpse of the deep red pinch mark on Maverick’s left cheek and winced slightly. “However, Ms. Shalders… she really didn’t hold back with her pinch.”

Maverick rubbed his face subconsciously, still feeling a lingering pain.

Again, he thought about Gwendolyn and Charles having a meal together and couldn’t help but wonder what they would talk about. He remained displeased about this matter, and his expression quickly turned somber.

“Send two people to follow them and find out what they’re talking about.”

Nico’s face wore a horrified look, and he was on the verge of tears. “Boss, please spare me! No matter what, Charles is still the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. His subordinates around him have top-notch techniques in preventing eavesdropping and stalking.”

Maverick showed no expression.

At that, Nico pouted his lips and continued to persuade Maverick, “If we get caught, Ms. Shalders will find out, and it won’t be easy for us to explain. Aren’t you afraid she’ll misunderstand you again? Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to the villa and wait for her quietly?”

He let out a quiet sigh.

too stubborn. He acts like a complete fool, especially

a moment, Maverick eventually compromised and asked, “Among the

contemplated earnestly

in a relationship before.

eyebrows slightly furrowed. “He’s the youngest, but he’s the first to

Nico grinned sheepishly.

high emotional intelligence and plenty of mischief in his head. From what I’ve heard, his girl

moment, his deep black orbs narrowing slightly. “Once he’s done

“Yes, Boss.”

gentlemanly manners by pulling

remained indifferent as she elegantly

stare intently on her, his dark blue eyes sparkling with specks of light. “I remember that you prefer a quiet dining environment, and I remember your taste preferences

“You

voice and continued, “Gwen, ever since my family arranged for me to join the Central Intelligence Agency, seven years passed by in a flash, and we haven’t met since then. This time, I happened to be in Fairlake, and Treyton told me you were at the police station. I rushed over immediately and, sure enough, I found you. It’s great to see you again.

locked eyes with him, evoking a long-forgotten memory within

even reached the position of the Central Intelligence Agency’s director and are still standing

Charles turned pale.

referred to him as “Mr. Newton”

have we grown

face as she continued, “Mr. Newton, you must be joking. We’ve never

and he instinctively tried to grab

you? I know you still hold a grudge against me for what happened in the

grim when he brought up the past. “If you invited me out today just to talk about these things,

right. Let’s not

sensibly kept

then, the waiter arrived with the dishes, conveniently

their knives and forks clattering,

who broke the silence once again. “This time, I plan to stay in Fairlake for a while

“All right.”

not

matter. He had volunteered to help, and she

response, Charles was very

deep, brilliant sapphire eyes

casually asked, “I also heard that the man today is your ex-husband. Did you sign an employment agreement with him and turned him