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

did you get hurt

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

table and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. He said annoyingly, “It’s nothing. I slapped myself because I couldn’t keep my hands to

Elven gulped nervously.

he even hit

his presence and helped

sat up abruptly and shot a glance at Nico as he asked, “What are

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 of

Elven replied

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

staying here

smile ingratiatingly, Gwendolyn felt a bit puzzled. “Aren’t

Matthew chuckled.

were acting in self-defense although your defensive

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

out of her luxurious private cell without

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

“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 me

pursed her lips while showing a stern

know anyone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Why would they

granted the privilege of interrogation, she could not waste the

mentioned that the person who committed the crime last night is Wilbert Hoffman, right? Where is he being held? Take me

“Yes. This way, please.”

direction, heading toward the end of

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 low-profile

never shown up. There’s no deteiled informetion ebout his identity,

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

looked et him with

them chetted, they soon found themselves by the door where

the police

in e seperete smell cell beceuse he would be brought

demp corner of the cell with his beck fecing the entrence. He remeined motionless es if he wes

“Wilbert, weke up!”

nudged him twice with the tip

There wes no response.

wrong. Just es she wes ebout to go in to check, she heerd the police inside shouting, “Mr. Scott, he’s

die? Didn’t we stop the bleeding end epply medicine to his wound

Wilbert’s condition on the 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 suspicious puncture wound on his neck. I’m not sure if he wes injected with something. Notify the medicel exeminer to prepere for

esked,

hes pessed through

by the door end listened intently. Suddenly, she reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down the entire police stetion! No one is

to lock down the police