The Ex and Her Riches

Charles lay on the couch with a half-smile, gazing at Maverick with his deep blue eyes.

With his lazy posture, he oozed an aura of mischief.

Charles had looked into the people around Maverick and found that they were no ordinary people. As for Maverick’s background, it was too clean that he could not help but feel suspicious.

“I’m just Maverick, that’s all. Nothing more.”

Maverick’s dark eyes became serious as he took a step forward, his long legs carrying him to the couch next to Charles. Then, Maverick sat down, his posture straight and proper.

With a casual glance, he first noticed Charles’ exposed, perfectly sculpted chest muscles and collarbones beneath the black shirt. Paired with those deep, blue eyes, Charles looked absolutely enchanting like a fairy.

Even I, as a man, found him attractive. Gwendolyn probably finds him pleasing to the eye as well, right?

Maverick suddenly thought of Charles mentioning his long-time bond with Gwendolyn, as well as the complex look in Gwendolyn’s eyes when she saw Charles at the police station.

Gwendolyn… She did like him, didn’t she?

When Charles noticed Maverick staring at his body, a wicked smile played on his lips. “I’m the kind of person who insists on having what’s mine. If anyone dares to lay a finger on it, I’ll chop them down and take back what belongs to me. Do you understand what I mean?”

Hearing that, Maverick laughed.

Does Charles think he can chop me down?

He poured himself another glass of wine and elegantly drank it.

With a tone of provocation, he began, “You can give it a try, and I’ll play along. But…”

Maverick paused for a moment, his expression serious and cautious. He then added, “Gwendolyn is not anyone’s personal possession. I learned this a long time ago. She has always been independent and full of ideas, and her decisions cannot be influenced by others.”

“Of course, but I can guide her in making choices, just like last night.”

When the incident from the night before was mentioned, Maverick’s dark eyes narrowed. As he exuded a fierce aura, the surrounding atmosphere chilled.

Charles sat up and looked him in the eye. “I taught her how to shoot. She’s very smart and learns quickly. Last night, I was right behind her and saw her every move clearly.”

Maverick realized what Charles wanted to say and suddenly furrowed his brows.

intentions. To her, you are just a pet. She rewards you when you obey and punishes you when you don’t. She stopped loving you a long time ago. Think back to the expression on her face when she first saw me. I have a place in her heart.

lips tightened as his

admired his expression and laughed

moment, Maverick

skilled at sowing discord, manipulating emotions, and exploiting people’s vulnerabilities. You can tear apart and crush people’s fragile hearts, leaving them utterly

narrowed his eyes and

was up to. This

didn’t meet me secretly today

resumed his light-hearted

When faced with life and death, who will she care

men stared

a look of cold and profound depth, while the other had a charming and unrestrained

Yulia were in the middle of a meeting when suddenly, a commotion erupted

It was very noisy.

glances, Gwendolyn and Yulia stood up and opened the door to

a suit was arguing

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

Shalders, I told this gentleman that you cannot meet visitors as you are in a meeting with Ms. Sullivan, but he insisted on barging in. I could

around, the man nodded respectfully to Gwendolyn. “Ms.

found him familiar-looking. “Are you

man was visibly pleased

am Mr. Newton’s subordinate. I apologize for the intrusion, but this matter is quite urgent. You see, Mr. Newton and Mr. Wright are about to engage in a life-or-death

“Life-or-death game?”

narrowed her eyes slightly. “What is Charles up to

Please come with me to persuade them, or someone might actually

darkened almost

and told Yulia, “You can go ahead and do your work.

instructions, she quickly headed

saw the two men seated across from each other on a

parts were displayed on the coffee table in

desire to win was evident

Gwendolyn’s arrival, Maverick, who was near the door, quickly stood up and blocked

an unfriendly tone, she demanded,

him and said to

fastened the two

then that Maverick moved to the side,

a seat right in the center. Folding her hands authoritatively, she cast a cold glance at the array