The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 182 A Fake Hug

As expected, the little meanie Gwendolyn was not so easy to deal with.

He shook his head and sighed inwardly, vowing to himself never to mess with this young domineering lady in the future.

On the other end of the call, Asher had no idea that he had been played by Gwendolyn. He said earnestly, “I heard from Treyton that you’ve been gathering evidence on the Lane family from Fairlake recently, so I took the liberty of looking into it for you since I have the time. I’ll have Treyton fax it to your office tomorrow.”

Gwendolyn chuckled to herself inwardly.

She thought that this timing was too convenient as Asher should not have had so much free time.

It seemed that this was premeditated, and Asher had deliberately waited for her to be punished before bringing up the matter.

So, is he using the carrot and stick method?

Although it was a bit unpleasant to think about, Gwendolyn remembered her promise to let Asher use her as a punching bag once for tricking him.

In her opinion, it was worth it.

There was also no reason not to accept the evidence that was going to be delivered straight to her hand.

Gwendolyn reluctantly agreed and showered Asher with a series of compliments before finally managing to end the call.

Since Maverick was in the hospital, it was quite late by the time Gwendolyn finished kneeling. She quickly tidied up a room and asked Treyton to make do with it for his stay at Bay Villa for a night.

The next morning, Gwendolyn went to work at Wright Construction Group as usual.

The evidence Asher had gathered was quickly sent to her via fax as promised. She gathered the papers and bound them together into a booklet before carefully reading through them.

As expected, Asher’s efficiency was truly impressive once he took action.

This evidence was detailed enough to put Samantha in prison for the rest of her life.

Tomorrow, she would bring justice to the Lane family.

She called Yulia for a meeting and was busy until the afternoon.

She thought of Maverick, who was still recovering in the hospital. She then made a call to William and instructed him to find a small item for her.

Gwendolyn packed up her things and headed back to Bay Villa first when it was time to get off work.

She saw Elven upon arriving at the villa entrance, which was not something she had expected.

She frowned and asked, “Why are you here instead of staying at the hospital?”

Elven explained, “Mr. Wright said he didn’t want to stay in the hospital, so he insisted that Dr. Xenakis re-examine him and complete the discharge procedures.”

He’s already been discharged from the hospital?

fell silent for a moment. She had planned to

injury has mostly healed since he can be discharged from the

her and whispered, “Ms. Shalders, I think there’s something odd about Mr. Wright

think so, huh?” Looks like Maverick

indescribable look in her

his room as soon as he returned, and

“I see. Okay.”

face as she walked straight

of Maverick’s room was closed, but it was

open and entered the room. The bed was neatly made, showing no signs of anyone

suit. He was admiring the sunset outside the floor-to-ceiling window in a leisurely and relaxed demeanor, his eyes

late autumn, the sunlight that fell upon one’s body would not

the faint halo from the sunlight that graced his handsome, perfect side profile only served

also extremely pale, as if he had no blood within

will put pressure on the wound on

in the beauty of the sunset, so he did not notice Gwendolyn approaching him until she was right

“You’re back.”

engrossed that I lost track of time. You must be hungry, right? I’ll go cook

okay. If you’re not feeling well, I’ll let you

his shoulder, guiding him to

she realized how cold and icy his entire body

“Why are you so cold? You don’t look well. Is the wound on your back still hurting a

to reassure her. “It stopped hurting a while ago. I guess my hands and feet are cold because I’ve been lying down for too long,

didn’t believe

weak voice, his eyelashes trembling from time to time. She felt

down and let me take a look at your injury,”

“My injury is really not a big deal. It’s almost healed, and it’s wrapped in gauze anyway. Even if you take off my clothes, you won’t be able to see

had said

Gwendolyn reluctantly let go.

He quickly reached back

Gwendolyn staring at him, he curled the corner of his pale lips slightly, appearing somewhat languid. “It’s rare to see you care about me like

her eyes

ridicule or mock him. Instead, she said with a serious expression, “You know I don’t like being indebted to others. Since

request

with her, a faint glimmer flashing

I will try my best to fulfill everything else you

for she knew very

it. I don’t have

Just stand there and don’t

and stood

sat up straight. Gathering his courage, he slipped his hands through her trench coat, tightly encircling her slender waist. “Let me hold you

body was warm, while his was icy

this embrace, he felt warmth even

“Just that?”