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.

lay a sense of vulnerability

looked as though

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

even asked anything yet, and he’s already

you been up to these past couple of days? Mr. Harris seemed to have said you’re not allowed to go out. Have you not done

someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for him

chin a little higher. “What’s

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

with your throat? Are you

“I’m running a fever.”

been staying in the villa for two days without going out, and it had not rained during that time. How could he

these past few

more or less had

released her grip on his chin. “Don’t just

and sat directly on the

for just a short while, his legs began

longer, he was afraid

gracefully poured herself a glass of water and continued to ask, “What happened to Quinton’s injuries? Who

said casually, “I’ve

to tell her the

longer and returned to the main topic.

speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently, reminding him,

rode in Samantha’s car and went to the 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

much that his throat felt as

cup, gesturing for him to pour water for 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

from me, I won’t hide it from you.” As for

her head to look

and his thin lips slightly parted. “He

Nico?

brows, sensing he

sorted things out and roughly figured

was likely related to Treyton in

Samantha could be both the executor and planner this

not feel at ease before she

red velvet skirt. “Since it was your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for

her charming little face displayed a mix of cold arrogance and

as he gazed into the faint glimmer

his senses, Gwendolyn had already taken the black

hurriedly followed her and contacted Nico, arranging for Neville and his subordinates to

a glance and felt