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.

was getting late, she began to feel impatient and

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

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

began to struggle and

toward him. Her makeup was exquisite, and her eyes were like starry pools that could suck one

Her sudden appearance had also made him cease

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

down on the chair opposite. After sitting down, she

and tore the tape

engulfed Hector as some strands of his mustache came off

glared at Gwendolyn. “I’m your fourth uncle! How dare you use Treyton to bait and kidnap me! Is this how you should

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

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

clear things up

gave Elven another look, prompting the man to put down Charles’

don’t you take a

drastically when he saw the confession Elven had placed

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. I’d even carried you before. Do you remember? Moreover, Charles is the director

heard that your son and my cousin, Luke, work at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I wonder if this has anything to do

He has nothing to do

you think you can deny it with just a few words? Do you think you get to order Charles around? Let

stared at her solemnly, refusing to

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

on, not relenting

down when she got to the

you want to pin the crime

expected him to

it. Previously, someone tried to attack me while I was at the bar. They tried to ruin my face with a strong corrosive potion, S40. Since I’m always one who shares, I brought it for

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

“What’s this?” Hector asked.