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.

that it was getting late, she began to feel impatient

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

his legs bound to a chair. His mouth was bound, and a table was placed before

surroundings were enclosed and dim. It looked as if he were in a

began to struggle and

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

Her sudden appearance had

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 beautiful. Yet, you were able

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

the tape that was keeping Hector’s mouth

as some strands of his mustache came off with the

fourth uncle! How dare you use Treyton to bait and kidnap

like you were unaware of my lawlessness. Anyway, I have a good attitude! In fact, you’ve become a disgraceful

stayed out of the family’s affairs and enjoyed being an idle person.

Hector, I’m sure it will clear things up once you take a look at

prompting the man to put down Charles’ confession

I’m not trying to make things difficult for you. Why don’t you take a

he saw the confession Elven had placed in

was quite fond of you when you were young. I’d even carried you

work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I wonder if

nothing to do

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;

at her solemnly, refusing

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

pressing on, not relenting in her

when

think it’s absurd that you want to pin the crime

not expected him to retort. He’s a cunning old

you refuse to admit to it. Previously, someone tried to attack me while I was at the bar. They tried to ruin my face with a strong

and a special synthetic brush, Elven placed them on the table in

“What’s this?” Hector asked.