The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 168 Gambling With Life

Charles lay on the couch with a half-smile, gazing at Maverick with his deep blue eyes.

With his lazy posture, he oozed an aura of mischief.

Charles had looked into the people around Maverick and found that they were no ordinary people. As for Maverick’s background, it was too clean that he could not help but feel suspicious.

“I’m just Maverick, that’s all. Nothing more.”

Maverick’s dark eyes became serious as he took a step forward, his long legs carrying him to the couch next to Charles. Then, Maverick sat down, his posture straight and proper.

With a casual glance, he first noticed Charles’ exposed, perfectly sculpted chest muscles and collarbones beneath the black shirt. Paired with those deep, blue eyes, Charles looked absolutely enchanting like a fairy.

Even I, as a man, found him attractive. Gwendolyn probably finds him pleasing to the eye as well, right?

Maverick suddenly thought of Charles mentioning his long-time bond with Gwendolyn, as well as the complex look in Gwendolyn’s eyes when she saw Charles at the police station.

Gwendolyn… She did like him, didn’t she?

When Charles noticed Maverick staring at his body, a wicked smile played on his lips. “I’m the kind of person who insists on having what’s mine. If anyone dares to lay a finger on it, I’ll chop them down and take back what belongs to me. Do you understand what I mean?”

Hearing that, Maverick laughed.

Does Charles think he can chop me down?

He poured himself another glass of wine and elegantly drank it.

With a tone of provocation, he began, “You can give it a try, and I’ll play along. But…”

Maverick paused for a moment, his expression serious and cautious. He then added, “Gwendolyn is not anyone’s personal possession. I learned this a long time ago. She has always been independent and full of ideas, and her decisions cannot be influenced by others.”

“Of course, but I can guide her in making choices, just like last night.”

When the incident from the night before was mentioned, Maverick’s dark eyes narrowed. As he exuded a fierce aura, the surrounding atmosphere chilled.

Charles sat up and looked him in the eye. “I taught her how to shoot. She’s very smart and learns quickly. Last night, I was right behind her and saw her every move clearly.”

Maverick realized what Charles wanted to say and suddenly furrowed his brows.

Charles went on, “If she didn’t want to hurt you, she had the ability to keep you unharmed. So, she must have been angry with you and even harbored murderous intentions. To her, you are just a pet. She rewards you when you obey and punishes you when you don’t. She stopped loving you a long time ago. Think back to the expression on her face when she first saw me. I have a place in her heart. Once the misunderstanding between us is cleared up, she will no longer need her pet. Do you understand?”

Maverick’s thin lips tightened as his deep and cold eyes quivered slightly.

his expression

moment, Maverick also burst

manipulating emotions, and exploiting people’s vulnerabilities.

his eyes and gazed at Maverick

he was up to. This revealed that the latter did not look as simple as he

didn’t meet me secretly

his light-hearted smile at

find out how much you truly mean to her? When faced

two men stared at

of cold and profound depth, while the other had a charming and

in the middle of a meeting when suddenly, a commotion erupted in the

It was very noisy.

stood up and opened the

in a suit was arguing with the

“What’s wrong?” Gwendolyn asked.

told this gentleman that you cannot meet visitors as you are in a meeting with Ms. Sullivan, but he insisted on barging in. I could

the man nodded respectfully to Gwendolyn. “Ms.

face and found him familiar-looking.

man was visibly pleased

Newton’s subordinate. I apologize for the intrusion, but this matter is quite urgent. You see, Mr. Newton and Mr. Wright are

“Life-or-death game?”

slightly. “What is Charles up to

Bar. Please come with me to persuade them,

face darkened

go ahead and do your

giving the instructions, she quickly headed

saw the two men seated across from

were displayed on the coffee table

desire to win was evident in

arrival, Maverick, who was near the door,

frosty. With an unfriendly tone,

him and said to Charles,

eyebrow and leisurely fastened

Maverick moved to the side,

she cast a cold

“Is this an assembling game, where the

two men