The Ex and Her Riches

The two men quickly got to work, efficiently and without fuss. Their speeds were at par as their hands moved in a flurry of rapid movements.

Gwendolyn knew nothing about assembling guns, so it left her feeling dizzy and confused.

However, her gaze remained fixed on Maverick.

He was too calm. Even though he claimed to have only tried guns a few times, his skillful movements were clearly muscle memory.

Moreover, he was able to assemble a gun without falling behind Charles in the slightest. It was impossible to achieve this without years of handling firearms.

As Gwendolyn stared at Maverick intently, her expression grew increasingly serious.

Across from her, Charles keenly sensed that her focus had been on Maverick the entire time. She did not even spare a second to look at him.

When Charles reached the final step, he deliberately paused for half a second.

In that split second, Maverick finished assembling the gun. He coldly raised it, aiming at Charles’ forehead with murderous eyes.

His well-defined hand was poised to pull the trigger.

Gwendolyn noticed Maverick’s actions and almost instantly exclaimed, “Maverick, no!”

Maverick was taken aback. His dark eyes quivered uncontrollably, but he did not move.

“Put it down. That’s an order!”

Across him, Charles’ eyes were filled with provocation.

Maverick bit his lower lip hard, his heart trembling from the order yelled at him. At that moment, his entire body felt painful as if thousands of needles were pricking it.

After struggling for two seconds, he finally put down the gun with a pale and dispirited face.

On the contrary, Charles laughed heartily. “Congratulations. You won the game but lost her. I told you. You’re just a pet that has to obey its master. Now, it’s time for you to quit.”

Maverick looked down. His dark eyes were empty and lifeless, and even his hands and feet felt ice cold.

Meanwhile, Charles turned his gaze back to Gwendolyn. With a delighted tone, he said, “Gwen, I knew it. Even though you refuse to accept me verbally, you do care about me deep down. From now on, let’s be good to each other and stop all the arguments. All right?”

Gwendolyn glanced at Maverick, then at the last part that Charles never managed to assemble.

In an instant, it occurred to her that Charles had just employed a little trick.

coldly, “You’re wrong. I just didn’t want to see blood. If you had loaded the gun first, I would have

Charles’ expression gradually froze.

had to choose between you and him, I

further involvement with

However, Charles was different.

cut off his strong possessiveness and longing for her, it would only bring her a lot of trouble in

was more troublesome

you’re still

happened many years ago, and I’m already over it. Besides, you and I could

Maverick with a sultry and inviting smile and beckoned at him with her slender fingers. “Come, sit on my

men were stunned in

eyes, Maverick

pulled him into her embrace, allowing him to

compared to the two men, her aura was powerful and

in her eyes made her seem more like a playboy

body was rigid as his mind went blank and his heart pounded wildly. He was utterly

she actually make me sit on

and smiled with her eyes crinkled. When

“Hug me.”

stiffened. It took him two seconds before he tentatively wrapped his arms

leaned close to her, Gwendolyn whispered softly into his ear at a volume only the two

stayed still, his head being forcibly pressed onto her

Maverick was hunched over and

on the other hand, looked calm as if she were already accustomed to

was particularly glaring. Charles’ eyes narrowed, and he spoke with difficulty. “Gwen, are you trying to provoke

woman who can snuggle in your arms coquettishly. However, I have money and power. Why should I be

your coat on the flower stand that day, you never wore it again. You didn’t like me putting your coat there, and you don’t like your

“You enjoy roleplaying because you’re still young. Well, I can play with you for as long as you want. Everyone does crazy and reckless things when they’re young! I don’t care about your

find an opportunity to kill

sighed quietly to

seems

patted Maverick’s back and signaled him to straddle

word, Maverick

with your games, but I’m exhausted from all the commotion you guys caused. Don’t you think it’s time to do

He did not quite

what Gwendolyn wanted to do, he would always unconditionally support and

that moment was

arms around her slim waist just now, his nostrils were filled

a dream, I’m willing to