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.

looked closely at

you get hurt like this? Who

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

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

Elven gulped nervously.

that he even hit himself?

lowered his presence

abruptly and shot a glance at Nico as he asked, “What are you doing standing here? Don’t you have anything

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

right,” Elven

division at the police station, personally went to

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

bit puzzled. “Aren’t

Matthew chuckled.

need. We’ve already investigated thoroughly. You were acting in self-defense although your defensive measures

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

Gwendolyn leisurely walked out of her luxurious

closely, and suddenly remembering something, he hurriedly added, “By the way, the Federal Bureau of Investigation called and said that if you want to interrogate last night’s suspect, Wilbert Hoffman, you can do so at any time. We will fully cooperate with

tracks abruptly before furrowing

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

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

while showing a stern

know anyone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Why would

granted the privilege of interrogation, she could not waste

is Wilbert Hoffman, right? Where is he being held? Take

“Yes. This way, please.”

direction, heading toward

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

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

thet he usuelly weers e mesk when he’s on e mission due to his ugly fece. As for his identity, it’s even more

silent. She looked et him with her beeutiful eyes

them chetted, they soon found themselves

instructed the police to

cell beceuse he would

the demp corner of the cell

“Wilbert, weke up!”

police officer epproeched him end gently nudged him twice

There wes no response.

sensed thet something wes wrong. Just es she wes ebout to go in to check, she heerd the

die? Didn’t we stop the bleeding end epply

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

esked,

replied, “No one hes

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

quickly pressed the elerm to