The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

As Gwendolyn slipped on her slippers, she observed him closely.

She took off her trench coat and handed it to him.

Maverick paused for a second. His long eyelashes drooped slightly, and his handsome face was pale.

He obediently took the trench coat from Gwendolyn and helped her hang it on the coat rack.

He did not take the initiative to speak, completely unlike his usual attentive and diligent self.

Gwendolyn’s expression grew darker and darker.

Maverick did not notice at all and turned his head to glance at the clock on the living room wall.

It was almost noon already.

He eagerly headed to the kitchen to prepare a meal.

Gwendolyn sat on the couch with an imposing posture.

“Come here.” Her tone was cold when she spoke, leaving no room for interruption.

Maverick’s broad back stiffened for a moment, then he turned around, walked to her, and stood still.

She did not look up, her expression somewhat cold. “I remember someone once said they wouldn’t make me look up to them.”

Maverick did not budge, feeling awkward as he noticed her attitude toward him remained icy cold.

Did Treyton really not tell her that I was the one who saved her? Anyway, did Gwendolyn come back today to settle the score of my attending the charity gala with Samantha?

He had thought he could balance his merits and demerits. Suddenly, he felt a suffocating tightness in his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.

“Hmm?”

It was an imposing hum, possessing a delicate, gentle tone produced uniquely by women.

Gwendolyn was growing a bit impatient.

Maverick froze for two seconds, then went down on one knee, slowly squatting in front of her feet. His eyes were still downcast, and his eyelashes trembled gently.

Gwendolyn sensed his awkwardness, which made her feel even more confused. She gently lifted his chin with her fingertips, forcing him to look up.

Their eyes met.

a sense of

as though he had been

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

haven’t even asked anything yet, and he’s already

of days? Mr. Harris seemed to have said

thin lips, feeling as if someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for him to catch his

higher. “What’s the

responded curtly. His voice was deep and hoarse, yet his tone

the matter with your

“I’m running a fever.”

been staying in the villa for two days without going out, and

had a pretty high fever these past few days

or less had an

just squat there. Sit on

stood up, and

short while,

was afraid he might be unable to hold

continued to ask, “What happened

water as his Adam’s apple unconsciously moved slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually,

willing to

and returned to the main

to speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently, reminding him, “I

countryside to meet Natasha.” He gulped and stole a glance at Gwendolyn’s expression. Seeing no change in her demeanor, he went on, “At the party, Samantha was just carrying out orders. There was someone behind her, scheming and planning everything meticulously. This person calculated every move accurately. Samantha said she wanted to join forces with me but

He had spoken too much that his throat felt as though it was on

himself. Her eyes were filled with amusement as she stared at him. “You’re telling me about joining forces, but aren’t you afraid I’ll become suspicious of you, thinking you’re deliberately exposing

from you.” As for whether she believed him or not,

cheek on one hand while the other was propped on her knee. She tilted her head to look at him and gave a sly smile. “Then, I

pondered momentarily, and his thin lips slightly parted. “He offended me,

Nico?

sensing he was hiding

had sorted things out and roughly figured it

likely related to Treyton in some

could be both the

at ease

straightened her red velvet skirt. “Since it was your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for me today. I’m going to collect a

and her charming little face displayed a mix of cold

gazed into the faint glimmer in her

senses, Gwendolyn had already taken the

contacted Nico, arranging for Neville and

glance