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.

their communication means he’s probably telling the truth. Hector’s son works at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Charles

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

the hook! Tomorrow,

felt furious when she thought of how Hector tried to disfigure her with such an underhanded method. She would not

so stay in the villa and rest. You’re not allowed to come

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

for your return

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

slippery

Mr. Harris. Have you been to the

of the Harris family, she had never mentioned it before. Thus, he suddenly felt

to meet his gaze and raised an eyebrow too. “I’m not well acquainted with him, but I do know Mr. Treyton Harris quite

“Oh.”

to stifle

up, he discovered that she

put on

think Treyton is

replied in a

answering her question. “I’m

room did he

man was gone, she went through the testimony two more times, then began making arrangements for her return to Salinsburgh

Maverick was preparing breakfast, Jasmine

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

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

that someone was watching him but ignored her out of

you see me?” Jasmine teased. She pouted and looked

to hear her and

the owner and the guest, as well as the darling daughter of

She was rather aggrieved.

pampered and indulged her. As a result, she did not expect a mere housekeeper like Maverick to disregard

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

encountering a subordinate with such a haughty attitude. Thus, she was immensely disgruntled. “How dare you speak to me like that! Why