The Ex and Her Riches

Upon seeing someone faint, the man wearing a ghost mask finally removed it.

Under the moonlight, the man’s dark gaze was cold and unfathomable, filled with icy bloodlust as he looked at Charles.

Nico stepped forward and asked, “Boss, how should we handle this?”

“Tie up these two subordinates and throw them in the car. As for Charles…”

Maverick’s voice suddenly stopped, and he narrowed his eyes. His expression was fierce. “Hang him up and take him to the cabin that is ready. Gwendolyn will be here in about ten minutes. Before she arrives, let’s interrogate him first.”

“Understood.”

Charles was abruptly awakened by a splash of cold water.

When he woke up, he found his hands tied behind his back and suspended from a broken beam in the dilapidated house. His feet barely touched the ground, and he had to stand on his tiptoes to maintain his balance.

That position was extremely tiring, especially as the arms became unbearably sore. If he was being suspended for an hour, the arms could ache to the point of dislocation, and the armpits would bruise and become swollen.

He let out a soft chuckle.

That torturous method was clearly a tactic commonly used by the military.

“What are you laughing at?”

A deliberately lowered, deep male voice rang out from nearby.

Charles glanced over.

It was the man with the ghost mask he had seen before he fainted. The man was leisurely and elegantly leaning against a wooden pillar.

Charles’ deep blue eyes showed not the slightest hint of panic. His face was still carrying a smile.

“I’m not sure what I did to offend the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You’re setting me up to arrest me.”

The masked man approached him and said, “Recently, a labeled sample of S404 RNA Virus has gone missing from the lab. I checked the records, and you were in the lab half a month ago.”

Charles was indignant. “I’m not the only one who visited the lab, so why do you suspect that I took it?”

invited Gwendolyn to Realm Bar, someone just happened to use that potion to

frowned slightly. “How did

him, the masked man removed the silver mask from his face, revealing Maverick’s handsome yet cold and

you have this mask? I can’t believe it. How could the head

that something was off about Maverick before and even had someone investigate him. Maverick’s profile was too clean, which made him suspicious

However…

was no way he

as

shocked, he said, “It seems that you didn’t steal this potion because you tracked me down, but to harm Gwendolyn. You pretend to love her so much, yet you’re cruel

I

refused to admit

Investigation to get information from me? Do you think I’d believe you?

were cold, but he

and Gwendolyn set. Do you really think you can keep me here for long? Tomorrow, my people will notice my disappearance.

“Oh?”

nonchalantly, “Well, give it a try and see if any of your men will

calm indifference on the man’s face, which did not seem to

Investigation, was crafted from pure silver by a skilled artisan exclusively. With its intricate design process, unique patterns, and unparalleled craftsmanship, there was only one such mask in the entire

that, he began to

“Boss, it’s been five minutes. Ms. Shalders will

“All right.”

half a month ago, but you only came to Fairlake a week ago. There must be someone behind this, conspiring with you and encouraging you to take

at the ground, smiling but

the hair, forcing

Federal Bureau of Investigation uses to deal with stubborn individuals. Are you sure you won’t

was instantly infuriated by his words. Veins bulged on his forehead as he gritted

“How dare you!”

you’ve done this time, do you really think you can walk out

grew increasingly fierce

brief two-second pause, he burst into laughter.

way the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation could merely be the CEO in a small

did not say

to Gwendolyn, but she probably doesn’t even know your identity. Don’t you have a motive too?

clenching Charles’

be torn off. His expression

day, you should be well aware that

released his grip on the man’s hair

swelled up, turning into