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, she had the ability to keep you unharmed. So, she must have been angry with you and even harbored murderous 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. Once the misunderstanding between us is cleared up, she will no longer need her

his

his expression

the next moment, Maverick

the Central Intelligence Agency. You’re skilled at sowing discord, manipulating emotions,

his eyes and gazed at Maverick

had only said a few sentences, yet Maverick already figured out what he was up to. This revealed that the latter did not look

secretly today just for something casual,

light-hearted smile

out how much you truly mean to her? When faced with life and death, who will she care about more? Is it you or

stared at each

depth, while the

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

It was very noisy.

Yulia stood up and opened the door to

a suit was arguing with the

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

that you cannot meet visitors as you are in a meeting with Ms. Sullivan,

around, the man nodded respectfully to

his face and found him familiar-looking.

was visibly pleased to

matter is quite urgent. You see, Mr.

“Life-or-death game?”

slightly. “What

private room at Realm Bar. Please come with me to persuade them, or

face darkened

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

giving the instructions, she

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

on the coffee table in between

desire to win was evident in

arrival, Maverick, who was near the door, quickly stood up and blocked her line of

unfriendly tone, she

behind him and said to

eyebrow and leisurely fastened the two loose

to the side, allowing

cast a cold glance at the array