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

happened to your face? How did you get

It was impossible for the latter

tissue from the bedside table and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. He said annoyingly, “It’s nothing. I

Elven gulped nervously.

he so ruthless that he

his presence and

asked, “What are you

came to his senses and answered, “Right, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first. Mr. Wright, you should rest well. Elven, please take extra care

right,” Elven

later, Matthew, the commander of the public security division at the police station, personally

thank you for enduring the inconvenience of staying here last

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

Matthew chuckled.

We’ve already investigated thoroughly. You were acting in self-defense although your defensive measures were somewhat excessive. However,

words to protect Gwendolyn

of her

and suddenly remembering something, he hurriedly added, “By the way, the Federal Bureau of Investigation called and said that if

her tracks abruptly before furrowing

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

replied, “Yeah, you really have a lot of influence. Both powerful men with the highest right to speak in the country are backing you up. As a lackey tagging behind

lips while

from the

privilege of

night is Wilbert Hoffman, right? Where is he being held? Take me to see

“Yes. This way, please.”

her in a different direction, heading toward the end of the

down the aisle, Gwendolyn casually asked Matthew, “Who’s the current head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation? Why haven’t I heard of

even know who he is? The boss hes never shown up. There’s no deteiled informetion ebout his identity, end he elweys commends his subordinetes to execute ell

when he’s on e mission due to his ugly fece. As for his

et him with her beeutiful eyes while pondering

found themselves by the door where Wilbert

the police to unlock

cell beceuse he

he wes, curled up in the demp corner of the cell

“Wilbert, weke up!”

nudged him twice with the tip of his

There wes no response.

to go in to check, she

stop the bleeding end epply medicine to his

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 with something. Notify the medicel exeminer to

moment, then esked, “Who else ceme to

one hes pessed through here except for the

Suddenly, she reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down

the elerm to lock