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. However, he had just exited the villa’s doors when

his legs bound to a chair.

were enclosed and dim. It looked as

began to struggle and made

basement was thrown open, he saw a woman enter and walk toward him. Her makeup was exquisite, and her eyes were like starry pools

the woman. Her sudden appearance had also

Hector. We’ve not met for so many years, and surely I must have grown more beautiful. Yet, you

and sat down

and tore the tape that was keeping Hector’s

some strands of his mustache came off

glared at Gwendolyn. “I’m your fourth uncle! How dare you use Treyton to bait and

Anyway, I have a good attitude! In fact, you’ve become

eyes. “Me, disgraceful? I’ve always stayed out of the family’s affairs and enjoyed being an idle

will clear things up once

prompting the man to put down Charles’ confession

for you. Why don’t you

when he saw the confession Elven had placed in front of

try to have you killed? I was quite fond of you when you were young. I’d even carried you before. Do you remember? Moreover, Charles is the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. How can someone like me order him

your 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

nothing

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

stared at her solemnly,

and leaving the inheritance to me, his beloved youngest daughter. Hence, you joined hands with someone and plotted to kill me. You were planning

not relenting in

down when she got to

grasping at straws. Don’t you think it’s absurd that you want to pin

expected him to retort. He’s a

tried to ruin my face with a

special synthetic brush,

“What’s this?” Hector asked.