The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 202 Conversation Killer

It was Maverick’s voice.

Although Gwendolyn first heaved a sigh of relief, it was soon replaced by anger. “Why didn’t you answer the phone?”

The man’s tone was tinged with sleepiness and fatigue as he replied, “I was asleep. It’s already so late. Why haven’t you turned in? Did something happen?”

“Nothing. I couldn’t sleep.”

“Do you want me to keep you company?”

“Mm,” Gwendolyn responded softly. When she recalled the dream she had earlier, she reprimanded him sternly, “I’m reminding you again. You’re not allowed to go anywhere for two days. Also, keep your phone ringer volume at the highest! You must answer my calls no matter what!”

On the other end of the line, Maverick was silent for a moment before replying faintly, “Okay. Are you feeling sleepy now?”

“I’m not tired.”

“Shall I tell you a story?”

“Don’t.”

“Then, are you hungry? You can give me your address, and I’ll get something delivered to you.”

“I’m not hungry.”

Maverick was speechless. She’s truly a conversation killer. How am I supposed to keep the flow going?

Unable to sleep, Gwendolyn settled for Maverick telling her a story in the end.

Maverick regaled her with the jokes he had found online.

He was not good at telling jokes, and there were a lot of awkward silences. Hypnotized by his voice, Gwendolyn gradually drifted off to sleep before she knew it.

The next day, Gwendolyn proceeded to carry out her affairs with the order they had settled upon.

Hector stayed at Hecalion Estate for the entire day and never left.

getting late, she began to feel impatient and sent Treyton to lure

Hector came out with Treyton. However, he had just exited the villa’s doors when he was suddenly

bound to a chair. His mouth was bound, and a

It looked as if he

began to struggle and made desperate

he saw a woman enter and walk toward him. Her makeup was exquisite, and her eyes were like starry pools that could suck

saw the woman. Her sudden appearance had also made him cease

when she saw his reaction. “You must have seen a picture of me recently, Uncle Hector. We’ve not met for so many years, and surely I must have grown more

the table in front of Hector and sat down on the chair opposite. After sitting down, she gave

came forward and tore the tape that was keeping Hector’s mouth

as some strands of his

Treyton to bait

chin on her hand, smiling nonchalantly. “It’s not like you were unaware of my lawlessness. Anyway, I have a good attitude! In fact, you’ve become a disgraceful elder and are no longer

the family’s affairs and enjoyed

I’m sure it will clear things

man to put down

difficult for you. Why don’t you take a look and see if this has anything

saw the confession Elven had placed in

me! Gwendolyn, I had no hand in this. Why would I try to have you killed? I was quite fond of you when you were young.

son and my cousin, Luke, work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I wonder if this has anything to do with him? Shall I get Asher to conduct an

nothing to do

do you mean by it has nothing to do with him? Charles already confessed everything. Do you think you can deny it with just a few words? Do you think you get to order Charles around? Let me guess; it must be because of the

at her

appreciate my father going against tradition and leaving the inheritance to me, his beloved youngest daughter. Hence, you joined hands with someone and plotted to kill me. You were planning to take over the Harris family afterward, weren’t you? You’re the only one who would do such a thing. Was Uncle Gideon part of it too? What about

kept pressing on, not relenting

Hector calmed down when she got to

you want

to retort. He’s a cunning old

bar. They tried to ruin my face with a strong corrosive

glass bottle and a special synthetic brush, Elven placed them on the

“What’s this?” Hector asked.