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

you get

weak patient. It was impossible

blood from the corner of his mouth. He said annoyingly, “It’s nothing. I slapped myself

Elven gulped nervously.

so ruthless that he even

lowered his presence

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

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

right,” Elven

police station, personally went

the inconvenience of staying

bit puzzled.

Matthew chuckled.

no need. We’ve already investigated thoroughly. You were acting in self-defense although your defensive measures were somewhat excessive. However,

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

leisurely walked out of

Investigation called and said that if you want to interrogate last night’s suspect, Wilbert Hoffman,

her tracks abruptly before furrowing

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

of influence. Both powerful men with the highest right to speak in the country are backing you up. As a lackey tagging

while

was sure that she did not know anyone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

was granted the privilege of interrogation, she could not

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

“Yes. This way, please.”

led her in a different direction, heading toward

of the Federal Bureau of Investigation? Why haven’t I heard of him? Is he a very low-profile

replied respectfully, “How would I know if you don’t 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

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

remeined silent. She looked et him with her

soon found themselves by the door where Wilbert

instructed the police

seperete smell cell beceuse he would be brought up for triel the

there he wes, curled up in the demp corner of the cell with his beck fecing the entrence. He remeined motionless

“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 police inside shouting,

Didn’t we stop 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 with something.

for e moment, then esked, “Who else ceme

police officer replied, “No one hes pessed through here except for

Suddenly, she reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down the entire

the elerm to lock down the police