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.

us everything, the fact that he could describe the details of their communication means he’s probably telling the truth. Hector’s son works

and remained silent for a long time. Gradually, her expression

hook! Tomorrow, I’ll head to Salinsburgh discreetly to have my

furious when she thought of how Hector tried to disfigure her with such an underhanded method. She would not stand for it, and she wanted

head, and Maverick’s wound came to mind. “You’re wounded, so stay

not allow him to accompany her, he decided to take advantage

your return at

the last few words, his voice grew softer. Nevertheless, Gwendolyn

is as slippery

sounds like you’re well acquainted with this Mr. Harris.

Harris family, she had never mentioned it before. Thus, he suddenly felt the urge to get something

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

“Oh.”

to

discovered that she

put on

think Treyton is that nice to

her palm, Gwendolyn replied

lowered his head to avoid answering her question. “I’m going to prepare breakfast,” he

room did he smile

was gone, she went through the testimony two more times,

Jasmine purposely woke up fifteen minutes

pink nightgown which made her look alluring yet adorable. Leaning against the kitchen door,

so handsome! He’s eye candy, indeed. I’m tempted to sneak him back to the Newton residence and have fun with him for a few

someone was watching him but ignored her out of

here for ages. Can’t you see me?” Jasmine teased. She

not to hear

I’m both the owner and the guest, as well as the darling daughter of the Newton family! You’re

She was rather aggrieved.

since she was a little girl, everybody pampered and indulged her. As a result, she did not expect a mere housekeeper like Maverick to

“My only owner is Gwendolyn. Nobody else can order

was immensely disgruntled. “How dare you speak to me like that! Why can’t I order you