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.

you obey and punishes you when you

thin lips tightened as his deep

expression and laughed

next moment, Maverick

emotions, and exploiting people’s vulnerabilities. You can tear apart and crush people’s fragile hearts,

Charles narrowed his eyes and

he was up to. This revealed that the latter did not look as simple as he

continued, “You didn’t meet me secretly today just for something casual,

his light-hearted smile at

much you truly mean to her? When faced with life and death, who will she care about

two men stared at

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

a meeting when suddenly, a commotion

It was very noisy.

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

the door, a man in a suit was arguing with

“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

the man nodded respectfully to

found him familiar-looking. “Are you Charles’

man was visibly pleased to

this matter is quite urgent. You see, Mr. Newton and Mr. Wright are about

“Life-or-death game?”

“What is Charles

in a private room at Realm Bar. Please

face darkened

ahead and do your work. We’ll continue the

giving the instructions, she quickly headed to

room, she saw the two men seated across from each other

parts were displayed on the coffee table in

desire to win was evident

near the door, quickly stood up and blocked her line

With an unfriendly tone, she demanded, “What are

said to Charles,

eyebrow and leisurely fastened the two loose

Maverick moved to the side, allowing Gwendolyn to

cast a cold glance at the array of gun parts laid out on