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.

lay a sense of vulnerability and

looked as though he had

Gwendolyn’s frown deepened.

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

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

someone was clenching his heart, the pain making it difficult for him

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

responded curtly. His voice was deep and

“What’s the matter with your throat? Are you sick or

“I’m running a fever.”

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

high fever these past few days

less

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

and sat directly on the small

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

longer, he was

glass of water and continued to ask,

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

one was willing to tell

to dwell on the matter any longer and returned to

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

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

a cough. He had spoken too much that his throat felt as though it was on

casually handed 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 suspicious of you, thinking you’re deliberately exposing

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

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 injury.

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

Nico?

sensing he

things out and roughly figured it out

was likely related to Treyton in some

be both the executor

not feel at ease

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

sparkled like stars as she finished speaking, and her charming little face displayed a mix of cold arrogance

stunned as he gazed into the faint glimmer in her

the time he came to his senses, Gwendolyn had already taken the black

contacted Nico, arranging for Neville and his subordinates

everyone had gathered, Gwendolyn took a glance