The Ex and Her Riches

Upon noticing Maverick’s puzzled expression and the faint hint of surprise in his eyes, Gwendolyn explained, “Didn’t you say that ordinary ointment is useless for injuries caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion? Yesterday morning, I instructed someone to buy this specific ointment. Use it. The wound on your back should heal faster.”

The man lowered his head and studied the box of ointment in his hand.

Although she did not tell him, he was certain that this ointment could only be acquired from the war laboratory. He figured that she must have contacted Asher to obtain it.

The medicine was indeed quite effective. However, he had the S404 RNA virus in his body, so this ointment would not be of any help to his wound.

“Thank you. This is the first gift you’ve given me since our divorce.”

With red-rimmed eyes, Maverick rubbed the box of ointment gently with his thumb. Even the wound on his body did not feel that painful anymore.

“It’s not exactly a gift. You got hurt because of me this time, so this is my way of making amends. Besides…”

Gwendolyn paused, and her lips curled into a sinister smile before she continued, “The real post-divorce gifts are the Wright family’s bankruptcy, your employment agreement, and that 023 special drug.”

For a moment, Maverick was stunned.

All of a sudden, the situation did not seem so touching anymore.

Gwendolyn was delighted to see his frozen expression. She beamed with delight as she picked up Charles’ testimony, which was lying on the desk.

She read every single word and sentence carefully. Soon, her smile disappeared from her face, and she began to tense up.

“Charles said that he was instructed by Hector to do those things at the bar and splash that bottle of potion?”

Hector Harris was her fourth paternal uncle and an idler who lacked ambition in the Harris family.

Previously, Gwendolyn had considered the possibility that Gideon Harris, her third uncle, could be the one trying to harm her. It was beyond her expectation that Hector could be behind all of this.

describe the details of their communication means he’s probably telling the truth. Hector’s son works at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Charles fears him. It makes sense that Charles would listen to Hector and sneak into the lab to

her and remained silent

let Hector Harris off the hook! Tomorrow, I’ll head to Salinsburgh discreetly to

how Hector tried to disfigure her with such an underhanded method. She

“You’re wounded, so stay in the villa

a good excuse. Since she would not allow him to accompany her, he decided

I’ll wait for your return at the

he uttered the last few words, his voice grew softer. Nevertheless, Gwendolyn did not notice it, for she was still reading Charles’

as slippery as an eel!”

you’re well acquainted with this Mr. Harris. Have you been to the

he had already guessed that she was most likely the heiress of the Harris family,

his question, Gwendolyn looked up to meet his gaze and raised an eyebrow too. “I’m not well acquainted with him, but I do know Mr. Treyton Harris quite well. Perhaps Mr. Treyton Harris’ kindness to me has resulted in jealousy among the Harrises, so

“Oh.”

tried to stifle

she was observing his

on

think Treyton is that nice to you,” he

on her palm, Gwendolyn replied

answering her question. “I’m going to

exiting her room did

as well. Once the man was gone, she went through the testimony two more times, then

preparing breakfast, Jasmine purposely woke up

adorable. Leaning against the kitchen door, she tilted her

eye candy, indeed. I’m tempted to sneak him back to the Newton residence and have fun with him for a few days. What should

him but ignored her

ages. Can’t you see me?” Jasmine teased. She pouted and looked

pretended not to hear her and chopped

both the owner and the guest, as well as the darling daughter of the Newton family! You’re merely a housekeeper employed

She was rather aggrieved.

a result, she

chopping the vegetables and stated sternly, “My only owner is Gwendolyn. Nobody else can order

a subordinate with such a haughty attitude. Thus, she was immensely disgruntled. “How dare you speak to me like that! Why can’t I