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.

Within his deep black pupils lay a sense of vulnerability and grievance that he tried to conceal but could

though

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

haven’t even asked anything yet, and he’s already

Mr. Harris seemed to have said you’re not allowed to go

thin lips, feeling as if someone was clenching his

higher. “What’s the matter? Cat got

His voice was deep and hoarse, yet his

with your throat?

“I’m running a fever.”

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

must have had a pretty high fever these

or less had an

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

and

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

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

of water and continued to

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 sure. Maybe he

to tell her the

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

stared at

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

had spoken too much that his throat felt as

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 I’ll become

from you.” As for

was propped on her knee. She tilted her head to look at him and gave a

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

Nico?

sensing he was hiding

speaking, Gwendolyn had sorted things out and roughly figured

related to Treyton in some

aside, Samantha could be both the executor and

not feel at ease before she settled the

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

her charming little face displayed a mix of cold arrogance and

he gazed into the faint glimmer in her

had already taken

arranging for Neville and his subordinates to work for her

gathered, Gwendolyn took a glance and felt