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.

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 the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Charles fears him. It makes sense that Charles would listen to Hector and sneak into

small couch next to her and remained silent for

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

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

mind. “You’re wounded, so stay in the villa and rest. You’re not allowed to come with

not allow him to accompany

I’ll wait for your return at

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

as slippery as an eel!” she

well acquainted with this Mr. Harris. Have you been

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

hearing 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

“Oh.”

to stifle his

up, he discovered that she was observing

put on a displeased

don’t think Treyton is that nice to you,”

her chin propped on her palm, Gwendolyn replied in a

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

her room did

well. Once the man was gone, she went through the testimony

preparing breakfast, Jasmine purposely woke

look alluring yet adorable. Leaning against the kitchen door, she tilted her head

tempted to sneak him back

that someone was watching him

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

hear her

as well as the darling daughter of the Newton family! You’re merely a

She was rather aggrieved.

she was a little girl, everybody pampered and indulged her. As a

sternly, “My only owner is Gwendolyn. Nobody

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