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.

with a hint of red. Within his deep black pupils lay a

as though he

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

anything yet,

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

was clenching his heart, the pain

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

was deep and hoarse, yet his tone conveyed subtle

the matter with your throat? Are you

“I’m running a fever.”

out, and it had not rained during that time. How could he have

these past few

or less

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

accepted the offer, stood up, and

a short while, his legs began to feel numb, and his head

longer, he was afraid he might be unable to hold

a glass of water and continued to

her drink water as his Adam’s apple unconsciously moved slightly. Without skipping a beat, he said casually, “I’ve been lying in my room for two days, so I’m not

one was willing to tell her the

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

had just parted his lips to speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently, reminding him, “I want to

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

spoken too much that his throat felt as though it was

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

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

other was propped on her knee. She tilted her head

and his thin lips slightly parted. “He offended

Nico?

her brows, sensing

sorted things out and

related to Treyton in

aside, Samantha could be both

could not feel at ease before she settled the

subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have

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

stunned as he gazed into the faint glimmer in her

came to his senses, Gwendolyn had already taken the black

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

glance and felt it was still not