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.

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

her affairs with the order they had

for the entire day and never

Gwendolyn saw that it was getting late, she began to feel impatient and sent Treyton to

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

to a chair. His mouth was bound, and a table was placed

surroundings were enclosed and dim. It looked as if he

to struggle and

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

saw the woman. Her sudden

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 recognize

front of Hector and sat down on the chair opposite. After sitting down,

the tape that was keeping Hector’s mouth

Hector as some strands of his mustache came off

glared at Gwendolyn. “I’m your fourth uncle! How dare you use Treyton

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

family’s affairs and enjoyed being an idle person. What is it

will clear things up once

look, prompting the man to put down Charles’ confession in front of

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

when he saw the confession Elven had placed in

try to have you killed? I was quite fond of you when you were young. I’d even carried you before. Do you remember? Moreover, Charles is the director

“I heard that your son and my cousin, Luke, work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I wonder if

He has nothing to

suddenly turning sharp. “What do you mean by it has nothing to do with him? Charles already confessed everything. Do you think you can deny

at her solemnly, refusing

leaving 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 the only one who would do such a thing. Was Uncle Gideon part of it too? What

not relenting in her

when

you want to pin the crime on me with just

had not expected him to retort. He’s a cunning

Previously, someone tried to attack me while I was at the bar. They tried