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 and grievance that he tried to conceal but could not quite

as though he

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

yet, and he’s already feeling

have 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 any housework during

as if someone was clenching his

raised her chin a little higher. “What’s

was deep and hoarse,

with your throat? Are you sick or

“I’m running a fever.”

the villa for two days without going out, and it had not rained during that time.

high fever these

or less

on his chin. “Don’t just squat

accepted the offer, stood up, and sat directly on the small couch

he squatted for just a short while, his legs began to feel numb, and his

longer, he was afraid he might be

a glass of water and continued to ask,

moved slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually, “I’ve been lying in my room for

to

dwell on the matter any longer and returned to the main topic. “Why were

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

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

much that his throat felt as though it was on

him a 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

won’t hide it from you.” As for whether she believed him or not, that

was propped on her knee. She tilted her head to look

his thin lips slightly parted. “He offended me,

Nico?

brows, sensing he

and

likely related to Treyton in

could be both the executor and planner

not feel at ease before she settled the

who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for me today. I’m going

sparkled like stars as she finished speaking, and her charming little

gazed into the faint glimmer in her

the time he came to his senses, Gwendolyn had already taken the black trench coat

and contacted Nico, arranging for Neville and his subordinates to

had gathered, Gwendolyn took a glance and felt it was