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.

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 pet. Do

thin lips tightened as his deep and cold eyes

expression and laughed

next moment, Maverick also burst into

director of the Central Intelligence Agency. You’re skilled at sowing discord, manipulating emotions, and exploiting people’s

hearing this, Charles narrowed his eyes and gazed at

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

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

resumed his light-hearted

When faced with life and death, who will she

two men stared at

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

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

It was very noisy.

stood up and opened the door

a suit was arguing with the

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

said, “Ms. Shalders, I told this gentleman that you cannot meet visitors as you are in

around, the man nodded

face and found him familiar-looking.

man was visibly pleased

but this matter is quite urgent. You see, Mr. Newton

“Life-or-death game?”

her eyes slightly. “What is Charles up to

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

face darkened almost

can go ahead and do your work.

giving the instructions, she quickly headed to

she opened the door to the private room, she saw the two men seated

gun parts were displayed on the coffee table in between

desire to win was evident

door, quickly stood up and blocked her line of

expression was frosty. With an unfriendly tone, she demanded, “What are you

glanced behind him and said to Charles, “Fix your

an eyebrow and leisurely fastened the two loose

to the side,

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