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.

Charles might not have told us everything, the fact that he could describe the details of their communication means he’s probably telling the truth. Hector’s son works at

on the small couch next to her and remained silent

can’t let Hector Harris off the hook! Tomorrow, I’ll head to Salinsburgh discreetly

method. She would not stand

to mind. “You’re wounded, so stay in the villa

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

I’ll wait for your return at the

the last few words, his voice grew softer. Nevertheless, Gwendolyn did not notice it, for she

fart is as slippery as an eel!” she

Mr. Harris. Have you been to the Harris residence

that she was most likely the heiress of the Harris family,

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 they decided to harm

“Oh.”

tried to stifle

up, he discovered that she was

put on a

are you telling me this? I don’t think Treyton is that nice to

on her palm, Gwendolyn replied in a teasing manner, “So, are

answering her question. “I’m going to prepare breakfast,” he

room did he smile

through the testimony two more times, then began making arrangements

was preparing breakfast, Jasmine

which made her look alluring yet adorable. Leaning against

say that men who can cook are the sexiest! Moreover, he’s so handsome! He’s eye candy, indeed. I’m tempted to sneak him back to the Newton residence and have fun with him

him but ignored

you see me?” Jasmine teased. She pouted and

he pretended not to hear her and

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

She was rather aggrieved.

her. As a result, she did

“My only owner is Gwendolyn. Nobody else can order me

haughty attitude. Thus, she was