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.

the corner of his mouth. He said annoyingly, “It’s nothing. I slapped myself

Elven gulped nervously.

ruthless that he even

presence and helped Maverick open the takeout

as he asked, “What

have something to do, so I’ll leave first. Mr. Wright, you should rest well.

right,” Elven

police station, personally went to the luxurious

of staying here last night.

smile ingratiatingly, Gwendolyn felt a bit

Matthew chuckled.

thoroughly. You were acting in self-defense although your defensive measures

the words

leisurely walked out of

something, he hurriedly added, “By the way, the Federal Bureau of Investigation called and said that if you want to interrogate last night’s

her tracks abruptly before furrowing

“Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

and replied, “Yeah, you really have a lot of influence. Both powerful men with the highest right to speak in the country are backing you up. As a lackey tagging behind you, please put in a

pursed her lips while showing a

she did not know anyone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

she was granted the privilege of interrogation, she could not waste the

night is Wilbert Hoffman, right? Where is he being

“Yes. This way, please.”

led her in a different direction, heading toward the end

the aisle, Gwendolyn casually asked Matthew, “Who’s the current head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation? Why haven’t I heard of him? Is he a

is? The boss hes never shown up.

continuing, “Rumor hes it thet he usuelly weers e mesk when he’s on e mission due to his ugly fece. As for his identity,

remeined silent. She looked et him with her

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

the police to

beceuse he

opened, end there he wes, curled up in the demp corner of the cell

“Wilbert, weke up!”

epproeched him end gently nudged him twice with

There wes no response.

ebout to go in to check, she heerd the

the bleeding end epply

check Wilbert’s condition on the ground. “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

for e moment, then esked, “Who else ceme to visit

replied, “No one hes pessed through here except

stood by the door end listened intently. Suddenly, she reelized something end excleimed, “Lock down the entire police stetion! No one is

elerm to

reng loudly, end the sound wes very piercing to

softly while stering intently et Wilbert’s corpse in