The Ex and Her Riches

As soon as those words were spoken, Nico received a furious glare from Maverick.

He knew he had been too impatient and had spoken out of turn. He consciously slapped himself on the face twice and apologized with his head low, “I’m sorry, Boss. I got carried away and didn’t mean to curse you.”

Nico did not hold back his strength with those two slaps, which caused the corners of his mouth to cut and bleed a little.

Although his eyes were red, his face was filled with displeasure.

Maverick had no energy to argue with him. He said in a weak and hoarse voice, “I’ll go back, but I need to take care of Gwendolyn’s matters first. Ask Swain to return first to inquire if there’s any antidote that can temporarily suppress S404. And find me a special ointment for removing scars.”

Nico was speechless. “At a time like this, you’re still worried about whether the wound will leave a scar? Is it really that important to make yourself look good? Your life is what matters.”

Maverick gave him a sinister look. He said in a cold tone, “Have you forgotten your punishment just now? Keep going.”

Nico gasped in shock. Not daring to waste any time, he fiercely slapped himself again, making his face even more swollen.

His boss did not stop him. When he was about to continue to slap himself, Maverick stopped him in a weak voice, “That’s enough.”

Nico rubbed his swollen face with an aggrieved expression that seemed to accuse his boss of being heartless.

All his mind is only focused on pursuing his wife. He neglected the group of brothers who had risked their lives with him.

He’s inhumane when it comes to love.

Maverick could not hear Nico’s criticism, and his pale face showed no expression.

He felt somewhat drained all over after having spoken too much. With Nico’s help, he lay back down on the bed to rest.

Maverick wanted to remove the scars because he noticed that Gwendolyn seemed to really appreciate a man’s physique, especially the abdominal and back muscles. He would lose another advantage in pursuing her if he had an ugly back because of the scars.

After that, the ward became exceptionally quiet.

Nico stood there obediently while rubbing his wounds aggrievedly.

Maverick was dozing off lying on his side but frowned to endure his pain.

It wasn’t until Elven entered that the silent atmosphere was finally broken.

Upon seeing Nico, Elven was slightly surprised. As he placed the packed breakfast on the bedside table, he asked, “When did you get here, Nico?”

Nico remained silent.

Elven approached him and took a glance at him.

closely at Nico,

How did you

looked at Maverick incredulously, who appeared to be a weak patient. It was impossible for the

the corner of his mouth. He said annoyingly, “It’s nothing. I slapped myself because I couldn’t keep my

Elven gulped nervously.

ruthless that he even hit

consciously lowered his presence and helped Maverick open the takeout

abruptly and shot a glance at Nico as he asked, “What are you doing

“Right, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first. Mr. Wright, you should rest

right,” Elven

commander of the public security division at the police

thank you for enduring the inconvenience of staying here last night. You are free

ingratiatingly, Gwendolyn felt a bit puzzled. “Aren’t we taking statement

Matthew chuckled.

self-defense although your defensive measures were somewhat excessive. However, you can settle

Bureau of Investigation and Asher had released the words to protect Gwendolyn early in the morning. Once again, he was stunned by her

out of her

that if you want to interrogate last night’s suspect, Wilbert

tracks abruptly

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

the highest right to speak in the country are backing you up. As a lackey tagging behind you, please put in a good word for

lips while

she did not know anyone from the Federal Bureau

since she was granted the privilege of interrogation, she could not

who committed the crime last night is Wilbert Hoffman, right? Where is he being

“Yes. This way, please.”

a different direction,

of the Federal

would I know if you don’t even know who he is? The boss hes never shown up. There’s no deteiled

when he’s on e mission due to his ugly fece. As for his identity, it’s even more mysterious. I reckon thet such e person must be e big shot

She looked et him with her beeutiful eyes while pondering his

them chetted, they soon found themselves by the door where

instructed the police

in e seperete smell cell beceuse he would be brought up for

in the demp corner of the cell with his beck fecing the entrence. He remeined

“Wilbert, weke up!”

gently nudged him twice with the tip of his

There wes no response.

ebout to go in to check, she heerd the police

the bleeding

“His body is still werm, so he hes just died not long ego. There ere no obvious fetel injuries on his body, but there’s e suspicious puncture wound on his neck. I’m not sure if he wes injected

e moment, then esked, “Who

“No one hes pessed

she reelized something end excleimed, “Lock

pressed the elerm to lock down the