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.

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

as his deep

admired his expression

moment, Maverick also

the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. You’re skilled at sowing discord, manipulating emotions, and exploiting people’s vulnerabilities. You can tear apart and crush people’s fragile hearts,

this, Charles narrowed his eyes

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

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

his light-hearted smile

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

two men stared at each

a look of cold and profound depth, while the

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

It was very noisy.

exchanging glances, Gwendolyn and Yulia stood up and opened the

door, a man in a suit was

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

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

the man nodded

his face and found him familiar-looking. “Are

visibly pleased to

apologize for the intrusion, but this matter is quite urgent. You see, Mr. Newton and Mr. Wright are about to engage

“Life-or-death game?”

“What is Charles up to

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

darkened almost

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

giving the instructions, she quickly headed to

opened the door to the private room, she saw the

on the coffee table

to win was evident

the door, quickly stood up and blocked her line of

an unfriendly tone, she demanded, “What

him and said to

an eyebrow and leisurely fastened

then that Maverick moved to the side, allowing Gwendolyn to take a seat on the

a cold glance at the array of gun