The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 202

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.

were a lot of awkward silences. Hypnotized by his voice, Gwendolyn gradually drifted off to sleep before she

out her affairs

Hecalion Estate for the entire day and never

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

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

his legs bound to a chair. His mouth was bound, and a table

surroundings were enclosed and dim. It looked as

he began to struggle and made desperate

he saw a woman enter and walk toward him. Her makeup was exquisite, and her eyes

stunned when he saw the woman. Her sudden appearance had also made

when she saw his reaction. “You must have seen a picture of me recently, Uncle Hector. We’ve not met for so many years, and surely I must

and sat down on the chair opposite.

forward and tore the tape that

Hector as some strands of his mustache

How dare you use Treyton to bait and kidnap me!

you were unaware of my lawlessness. Anyway, I have a good attitude! In fact, you’ve become a disgraceful elder and are no longer worthy

disgraceful? I’ve always stayed out of the family’s affairs

it will clear things

the man to put

I’m not trying to make things difficult for you. Why don’t you take a look and

expression changed drastically when he saw the confession Elven

you were young. I’d even carried you before. Do you remember? Moreover, Charles is

of Investigation. I wonder if this has anything to do with him? Shall I get Asher to

has nothing to do

do you mean by it has nothing to 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 guess; it must be because of the

stared at her

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 the only one who would do such a thing. Was Uncle Gideon part of

not relenting in

Hector calmed down when she got

it’s absurd that you want to

not expected him to retort. He’s

while I was at the bar. They tried to ruin

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