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.

and punishes you when you don’t. She stopped loving you a long time ago. Think back to the expression

tightened as his deep and cold eyes

expression and laughed with

Maverick also

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

his

had only said a few sentences, yet Maverick already figured out what he was up

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

resumed his light-hearted smile

“Don’t you want to find out how much you truly mean to her? When faced with life and death, who will she care about more? Is

stared at

profound depth, while the other had a charming and unrestrained

meeting when suddenly, a

It was very noisy.

glances, Gwendolyn and Yulia stood

the door, a man in a suit was arguing with

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

meet visitors as you are in a meeting with Ms. Sullivan, but he insisted on barging in.

the man nodded

studied his face and found him familiar-looking. “Are you Charles’

man was visibly pleased

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

“Life-or-death game?”

her eyes slightly. “What is Charles up

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

face darkened

Yulia, “You can go ahead

instructions, she quickly headed to Realm

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

were displayed on the

strong desire to win was evident

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

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

glanced behind him and said to Charles, “Fix your

and leisurely fastened

the side, allowing Gwendolyn to take a seat on

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