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 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

lips tightened as his deep and

admired his expression and

Maverick also

discord, manipulating emotions, and exploiting people’s vulnerabilities. You can

his

few sentences, yet Maverick already figured out what he was up

meet me secretly today just for

resumed his light-hearted

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

stared

and profound depth, while the other had

meeting

It was very noisy.

stood up and opened the door to

man in a

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

as you are in a meeting with Ms. Sullivan, but he insisted on barging in. I could barely stop

man nodded respectfully to Gwendolyn. “Ms.

face and found him

visibly pleased

apologize for the intrusion, but this matter is

“Life-or-death game?”

eyes slightly. “What is Charles up

private room at Realm Bar. Please come with me to

darkened

turned around and told Yulia, “You can go ahead and do your work.

instructions, she

to the private room, she saw the two men seated across from each other on a circular

gun parts were displayed on the coffee table

strong desire to win was evident

near the door, quickly stood up

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

behind him and said to Charles,

and leisurely fastened the

Maverick moved to the side, allowing Gwendolyn to

her hands authoritatively, she cast a cold glance at the array of gun