The Ex and Her Riches

It was Maverick’s voice.

Although Gwendolyn first heaved a sigh of relief, it was soon replaced by anger. “Why didn’t you answer the phone?”

The man’s tone was tinged with sleepiness and fatigue as he replied, “I was asleep. It’s already so late. Why haven’t you turned in? Did something happen?”

“Nothing. I couldn’t sleep.”

“Do you want me to keep you company?”

“Mm,” Gwendolyn responded softly. When she recalled the dream she had earlier, she reprimanded him sternly, “I’m reminding you again. You’re not allowed to go anywhere for two days. Also, keep your phone ringer volume at the highest! You must answer my calls no matter what!”

On the other end of the line, Maverick was silent for a moment before replying faintly, “Okay. Are you feeling sleepy now?”

“I’m not tired.”

“Shall I tell you a story?”

“Don’t.”

“Then, are you hungry? You can give me your address, and I’ll get something delivered to you.”

“I’m not hungry.”

Maverick was speechless. She’s truly a conversation killer. How am I supposed to keep the flow going?

Unable to sleep, Gwendolyn settled for Maverick telling her a story in the end.

Maverick regaled her with the jokes he had found online.

good at telling jokes, and there were a lot of awkward silences. Hypnotized by his voice, Gwendolyn gradually drifted off to sleep before

out her affairs

Hecalion Estate for the entire

it was getting late, she began to feel impatient and sent Treyton to lure

Treyton. However, he had just exited the villa’s doors when he was suddenly knocked out

find his legs bound to a chair. His

dim. It looked as if he were

he began to struggle

makeup was exquisite, and her eyes were like

stunned when he saw the woman. Her sudden appearance

have seen a picture of me recently, Uncle Hector. We’ve not met for so many years, and surely I must have grown more beautiful. Yet, you were able to

Hector and sat down on the chair opposite. After sitting down, she gave Elven

forward and tore the tape

as some strands of his mustache came off

glared at Gwendolyn. “I’m your fourth uncle! How dare you use Treyton to bait and kidnap me! Is this how you should treat your

rested her chin on her hand, smiling nonchalantly. “It’s not like you were unaware of my lawlessness. Anyway, I have a good attitude! In fact, you’ve become a disgraceful elder

eyes. “Me, disgraceful? I’ve always stayed out of the family’s affairs and enjoyed being an idle person. What is it

clear things up once you take

man to put down Charles’ confession in front

I’m not trying to make things difficult for you. Why don’t you take a look and see if this has anything to do

drastically when he saw the confession Elven had placed in front of

was quite fond of you when you were young. I’d even carried you before. Do you remember? Moreover, Charles is the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. How can someone like

that your son and my cousin, Luke, work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I wonder if this has anything to do with him? Shall I get Asher to conduct

has nothing to do with

do with him? Charles already confessed everything. Do you think you can deny it with just a few words? Do you think you get to order Charles around? Let me

her solemnly, refusing

the inheritance to me, his beloved youngest daughter. Hence, you joined hands with someone and plotted to kill me. You were planning to take over the Harris family afterward, weren’t you? You’re

not relenting

when

that you want

expected him to retort. He’s a cunning old

the bar. They tried to ruin my face with a strong corrosive potion, S40.