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.

pupils lay a sense of vulnerability

though he had

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

even asked anything yet, and he’s already feeling

days? Mr. Harris seemed to have said you’re not allowed to go out. Have you not done any

was clenching his heart, the

little higher. “What’s the matter? Cat

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

with your throat? Are you sick or

“I’m running a fever.”

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

these past few days

less had

her grip on his chin. “Don’t just squat there. Sit on

and sat directly on the

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

for much longer, he was afraid he might be unable to hold

gracefully poured herself a glass of water and continued to ask,

a beat, he said casually, “I’ve been lying in my room for two days, so I’m not sure.

willing to tell her the

returned to the main topic. “Why were you at the

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

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

a cough. He had spoken too much that his

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

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

She tilted her head to

thin lips slightly parted. “He offended me, so I had Nico hurt

Nico?

her brows, sensing

sorted things out and roughly

to Treyton

could be both the executor and planner

not feel at ease

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

finished speaking, and her

was stunned as he gazed into the faint

had already taken the black trench coat from the coat rack, ready to head

contacted Nico, arranging for Neville and his

everyone had gathered, Gwendolyn took a glance and felt it was still