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.

a sense of vulnerability and grievance that he tried

as though he had been

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

yet,

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

pursed his thin lips, feeling as if someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for him

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

responded curtly. His voice was deep

chuckled lightly. “What’s the matter with your throat? Are you sick

“I’m running a fever.”

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

high fever these past few days

less had an

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

and sat directly

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

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

a glass of water and continued to ask, “What happened

beat, he said casually, “I’ve been lying in my room

one was willing to tell her

not want to dwell on the matter any longer and returned to the main topic. “Why were you at the charity

lips to speak when Gwendolyn stared at him intently,

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

let out a cough. He had spoken too much that his throat

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 exposing

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

She tilted her head

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

Nico?

sensing he was

and

likely related to

be both the executor and planner this

feel at ease before

your subordinates who hurt mine, I’ll have your people work for me today. I’m going to collect a debt from the

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

stunned as he gazed into the

had already taken the black trench

contacted Nico, arranging for Neville and his

took a glance and felt