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.

She rewards you when you obey and punishes you when you don’t. She stopped loving you a

thin lips tightened as his deep and cold eyes

expression and laughed

next moment, Maverick also burst into

skilled at sowing discord, manipulating emotions,

his eyes and gazed

already figured out what he was up to.

“You didn’t meet me secretly

his light-hearted

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

men stared at each

look of cold and profound depth, while the other

middle of a meeting when suddenly,

It was very noisy.

exchanging glances, Gwendolyn and Yulia stood up and opened

a man in a

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

I told this gentleman that you cannot meet visitors as you

the man nodded respectfully to Gwendolyn. “Ms.

face and found him

man was visibly

Mr. Newton’s subordinate. I apologize for the intrusion, but this matter is quite urgent.

“Life-or-death game?”

eyes slightly. “What

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

face darkened

go ahead and do your

giving the instructions, she quickly headed to

the two men

on the coffee table

to win

door, quickly stood up and blocked

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

glanced behind him and said to

raised an eyebrow and leisurely fastened

then that Maverick moved to the side, allowing

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