Mr. Wright and Mrs. Right by Minerva Sowle

Chapter 17 Still Care About Your Ex

Maverick then proceeded to guess if Gwendolyn’s disappearance was related to Treyton.

With his brows furrowed, he instructed coldly, “Continue searching. Send some people to investigate Treyton too. Report back to me once you find her.”

“Yes, sir.”

Noah nodded, but there was a look of defiance on his face.

Perplexed to see that he was still standing there, Maverick asked, “Why aren’t you leaving? Do you have something to tell me?”

Noah was in a dilemma for a moment because he knew his following words would enrage his boss. Nevertheless, he could not help it.

“You’re starting to clude me, Mr. Wright. You and Ms. Shalders are already divorced, yet you still care about her so much and are giving the cold shoulder to Ms. Mossey, the person you should actually have concern for. Just what exactly is on your mind?”

Maverick’s gaze darkened. He picked up the glass ashtray from the table and threw it toward the spot beside Noah’s feet.

“Get lost,” he snarled.

Noah then left, not ignorant enough to linger.

Maverick lit two more cigarettes after that. His expression, enveloped by the curtain of cigarette smoke, seemed inscrutable.

Feeling a little hungry, he rose to his feet and walked to the fridge.

Once he opened the fridge door, he found that the fridge was stocked with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that he liked.

stood transfixed for

was what first caught his eyes every time

up to him smilingly and hand him a pair of slippers before saying, “You’re home. It must have been a long day for you.

he had never cast a glance at her, always mocking the warm dinner

thankless and arduous task, yet that silly woman

that thought, Maverick let out

he felt like tasting the dishes she

last sentence Gwendolyn said to him before she left

in his ears.

those three years of marriage, I’ve never wronged

is going on between Treyton and

thinking about Gwendolyn nonstop, and he quickly closed the fridge door. Then,

was crowded with

as they waited for their CEO to arrive, all the while exchanging curious looks with

of the lobby with Gwendolyn, who specifically picked out

high ponytail, making her look sensual yet gracious and

the crowd erupted

because the scene of Treyton and Gwendolyn walking through the entrance together was a sight

and announced solemnly, “This is our new talent director, Gwendolyn Shalders, who will be

a massive round

the warm welcome, Gwendolyn politely nodded

for the short–term objectives before allowing everyone except the team of managers to return to

unfamiliar with our company’s operations, so please guide her.” he

a woman with a head of brown wavy hair. Although her makeup

enthusiastically. “Don’t worry, Mr. Harris.

instantly disappeared after he left.