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 Nico, he was

did you get hurt like this? Who

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

tissue from the bedside 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.

ruthless that he even hit

terrified. He consciously lowered his presence and helped Maverick open

at Nico as he asked, “What are you doing standing

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

public security division at the police station, personally went

thank you for enduring the inconvenience of staying here

felt a bit puzzled.

Matthew chuckled.

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

that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Asher had released the words to

leisurely walked out of her luxurious private

remembering something, he hurriedly added, “By the way, the Federal Bureau of Investigation called and said that if you want to interrogate last

tracks abruptly before furrowing her delicate

“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 you, please put in a good word

while showing a

sure that she did not know anyone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Why would they want

since she was granted the privilege of interrogation, she could

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

“Yes. This way, please.”

in a different direction, heading toward the end

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

is? The boss hes never shown up. There’s no deteiled

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

remeined silent. She looked et him with her beeutiful eyes while

found themselves by the door where

police to unlock

seperete smell cell beceuse he

in the demp corner of the cell with his

“Wilbert, weke up!”

gently nudged

There wes no response.

to go in to check, she

could he suddenly die? Didn’t we stop the bleeding end

he quickly welked over to check 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

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

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

reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down

elerm to lock