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.

that he could 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

down on the small couch next to her and remained silent for a long time. Gradually, her

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

an underhanded method. She would not stand for it, and she wanted him to have a taste of his own

so stay in

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

for your return at the

voice grew softer. Nevertheless, Gwendolyn did not notice it, for she was still

old fart is as slippery

this Mr. Harris. Have you

though he had already guessed that she was most likely the heiress of the Harris family, she had never mentioned it

know Mr. Treyton Harris

“Oh.”

tried to stifle

he looked up, he discovered that she was observing his expression with

he put on a

I don’t think Treyton is that nice

propped on her palm, Gwendolyn replied in a teasing manner,

her question. “I’m going

after exiting her room did he

she went through the testimony two more times, then began making arrangements for

Jasmine purposely woke up fifteen minutes

nightgown which made her look alluring yet adorable. Leaning against the kitchen door, she tilted her head as she

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

sensed that someone was watching him but ignored

for ages. Can’t you see

pretended not to hear her

and the guest, as well as the darling daughter of the Newton family! You’re merely a housekeeper employed by Gwendolyn. How dare you

She was rather aggrieved.

a result, she did not expect a mere housekeeper like Maverick to disregard

and stated sternly, “My only owner

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