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.

black pupils 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

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

clenching his heart, the pain making it

her chin a little higher. “What’s the matter? Cat

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

the matter with your throat? Are you sick or

“I’m running a fever.”

days without going out, and it had not rained during

pretty high fever these past few days given his extremely pale

less

on his chin. “Don’t just squat

accepted the offer, stood up, and

short while, his legs

was

and continued to

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

one was willing to tell her the

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

stared at him intently, reminding him, “I want

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 was also prepared for the possibility that I would refuse and had plans

too much that his throat felt

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

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

her 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 want to know what happened to Quinton’s

and his thin lips slightly parted. “He offended me, so I

Nico?

sensing he was hiding

Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured it out at

likely related to Treyton in some

aside, Samantha could be both the

feel at ease before she

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

as she finished speaking, and her charming little face displayed a

was stunned as he gazed into the faint glimmer

taken the black trench coat from the coat rack, ready to

Neville

Gwendolyn took a glance and