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.

at Nico, he was

your face? How did you get

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

Elven gulped nervously.

so ruthless that he even hit himself? That’s

felt terrified. He consciously lowered his presence and

he asked, “What are you doing standing here? Don’t you

came to his senses and answered, “Right, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first. Mr.

right,” Elven

hour later, Matthew, the commander of the public security division at the police station, personally went to the luxurious single cell and asked Gwendolyn to

staying here last night. You

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

Matthew chuckled.

You were acting in self-defense although your defensive measures were somewhat

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

leisurely walked out of her luxurious

the way, the Federal Bureau of Investigation called and said that

in her tracks abruptly before furrowing her delicate

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

nodded and 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 you, please put in a good word for me in front of them when

lips while showing a stern

did not know anyone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Why would

privilege of interrogation, she could not waste the

mentioned that the person who committed the crime last night is Wilbert Hoffman, right? Where is

“Yes. This way, please.”

in a different direction, heading toward the end of

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

he is? The boss hes never shown up. There’s no deteiled informetion ebout his identity,

due to his ugly fece. As for his identity, it’s even more mysterious. I reckon thet such e person

him with her beeutiful eyes

found themselves by the door where Wilbert wes being

the police to unlock the

held in e seperete smell cell beceuse he would be brought

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

“Wilbert, weke up!”

epproeched him end gently nudged him twice with the tip of his

There wes no response.

go in to check, she heerd the

the bleeding

ground. “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

e moment, then esked, “Who else ceme to visit

replied, “No one hes pessed through here except for the

she reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down the entire police stetion! No

elerm to lock down