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.

want to see blood. If you had loaded the gun first, I would have stopped you

Charles’ expression gradually froze.

had to choose between you and him, I

employment contract was over, she would not have any further involvement with

However, Charles was different.

for her, it would only bring her a lot of trouble in the

more troublesome

you’re still mad

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

at Maverick with a sultry and inviting smile and beckoned at him with her slender fingers.

men were

the spell of Gwendolyn’s enchanting eyes, Maverick found himself getting up and walking toward

pulled him into her embrace, allowing

two men, her aura was powerful

playful glint in her eyes made her seem more like a playboy

went blank and his heart pounded wildly. He was utterly confused about what Gwendolyn

actually make me

his puzzled eyes, gently ruffled his short hair, and smiled with her eyes crinkled. When she spoke, her voice was

“Hug me.”

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

Gwendolyn whispered softly into his ear at a volume only the two of

head being forcibly pressed

Charles’ perspective, Maverick was hunched over and nestled in Gwendolyn’s

calm as if

spoke with difficulty. “Gwen,

and power. Why should I be a

like me putting your coat there,

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

I find an opportunity to kill

sighed quietly

stubborn. It seems like the

that thought, she gently patted Maverick’s back and signaled him to straddle

Maverick followed

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

He did not quite understand what she meant, but he did

to do, he would

her gentle smile at that moment was just an act,

snuggled in her arms and wrapped his arms around her slim waist just

this were a dream, I’m willing