The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 178 Interrogation

As soon as those words were spoken, Nico received a furious glare from Maverick.

He knew he had been too impatient and had spoken out of turn. He consciously slapped himself on the face twice and apologized with his head low, “I’m sorry, Boss. I got carried away and didn’t mean to curse you.”

Nico did not hold back his strength with those two slaps, which caused the corners of his mouth to cut and bleed a little.

Although his eyes were red, his face was filled with displeasure.

Maverick had no energy to argue with him. He said in a weak and hoarse voice, “I’ll go back, but I need to take care of Gwendolyn’s matters first. Ask Swain to return first to inquire if there’s any antidote that can temporarily suppress S404. And find me a special ointment for removing scars.”

Nico was speechless. “At a time like this, you’re still worried about whether the wound will leave a scar? Is it really that important to make yourself look good? Your life is what matters.”

Maverick gave him a sinister look. He said in a cold tone, “Have you forgotten your punishment just now? Keep going.”

Nico gasped in shock. Not daring to waste any time, he fiercely slapped himself again, making his face even more swollen.

His boss did not stop him. When he was about to continue to slap himself, Maverick stopped him in a weak voice, “That’s enough.”

Nico rubbed his swollen face with an aggrieved expression that seemed to accuse his boss of being heartless.

All his mind is only focused on pursuing his wife. He neglected the group of brothers who had risked their lives with him.

He’s inhumane when it comes to love.

Maverick could not hear Nico’s criticism, and his pale face showed no expression.

He felt somewhat drained all over after having spoken too much. With Nico’s help, he lay back down on the bed to rest.

Maverick wanted to remove the scars because he noticed that Gwendolyn seemed to really appreciate a man’s physique, especially the abdominal and back muscles. He would lose another advantage in pursuing her if he had an ugly back because of the scars.

After that, the ward became exceptionally quiet.

Nico stood there obediently while rubbing his wounds aggrievedly.

Maverick was dozing off lying on his side but frowned to endure his pain.

It wasn’t until Elven entered that the silent atmosphere was finally broken.

Upon seeing Nico, Elven was slightly surprised. As he placed the packed breakfast on the bedside table, he asked, “When did you get here, Nico?”

Nico remained silent.

Elven approached him and took a glance at him.

When he looked closely at Nico, he was shocked.

“What happened to your face? How did you get hurt like this? Who hit you?”

He looked at Maverick incredulously, who appeared to be a weak patient. It was impossible for the latter to have beaten someone up like that.

from the corner of his mouth. He said annoyingly, “It’s nothing. I slapped myself because I couldn’t keep my hands

Elven gulped nervously.

that he even hit himself? That’s

lowered his presence and helped Maverick open the

as he asked, “What are you

his senses and answered, “Right, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first.

Elven replied

at the police

inconvenience of staying here last night.

a bit puzzled. “Aren’t we

Matthew chuckled.

in self-defense although your defensive measures were somewhat excessive.

that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Asher had released the words to protect Gwendolyn early in

expected, Gwendolyn leisurely walked out of her luxurious private cell

he hurriedly added, “By the way, the Federal Bureau of Investigation called and said that if you want to interrogate last night’s suspect, Wilbert Hoffman, you can do so at any time.

her tracks abruptly before furrowing her delicate

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

of influence. Both powerful men with the highest right to speak in the country are

her lips while

anyone from the Federal Bureau

privilege of interrogation, she

is Wilbert Hoffman, right?

“Yes. This way, please.”

direction, heading toward the end of the

the Federal Bureau of Investigation? Why haven’t I heard of

never shown up. There’s

on e mission due to his ugly fece. As for his identity, it’s even more mysterious. I reckon thet

remeined silent. She looked et him with her

them chetted, they soon found themselves by the door where Wilbert

the police to unlock the

smell cell beceuse he would be brought

wes, curled up in the demp corner of the cell with his beck fecing the entrence. He remeined motionless es

“Wilbert, weke up!”

end gently nudged

There wes no response.

something wes wrong. Just es she wes ebout to go in

suddenly die? Didn’t we stop the bleeding end epply medicine to his

body is still werm, so he hes just died not long ego. There ere no obvious fetel injuries on his body, but there’s e suspicious puncture wound on his neck. I’m not sure if he wes injected

esked, “Who else

replied, “No one hes pessed through

reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down the entire police stetion! No one is ellowed

elerm to lock down the

loudly, end the sound wes very

softly while stering intently et