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?”

to use that potion

“How did you

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

“It’s actually you! How could you have this mask? I can’t believe it. How could the

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

However…

way he could be involved with the

narrowed as he observed Charles’

“It seems that you didn’t steal this potion because you tracked me down, but to harm Gwendolyn. You pretend to love her so

didn’t! I truly love

refused to admit

Bureau of Investigation to get information from me? Do you think

were cold, but he did not

“Today, I just happened to fall into the trap you and Gwendolyn set. Do you really think you can keep me here for long? Tomorrow, my people will notice my disappearance. Kidnapping and assaulting the director of the Central Intelligence Agency is no small crime. Think

“Oh?”

Maverick responded nonchalantly, “Well, give it a try and see

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

silver by a skilled artisan exclusively. With its intricate design process, unique patterns, and unparalleled craftsmanship, there

that, he began

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

“All right.”

came to Fairlake a week ago. There must be someone behind this, conspiring with you and encouraging you to take the potion.

at the ground, smiling but not saying

grabbed him by the hair, forcing him to

Federal Bureau of Investigation uses to deal with stubborn individuals. Are you

words. Veins bulged on his forehead as he gritted his

“How dare you!”

Considering what you’ve done

his gaze grew

burst into laughter. “You’re not the young master of the

head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation could merely be the CEO in

did not

Gwendolyn, but she probably doesn’t even know your identity. Don’t you have a motive too? What’s your purpose in acting

clenching

was about to be torn off. His expression showed slight pain, but he

sulfuric acid that day, you should be well aware that your days are numbered! If I can’t have

grip on the man’s

turning into a deep