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

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

a chair.

looked as if he were in

struggle and made

the door of the basement was thrown open, he saw a woman enter and walk toward him. Her makeup was exquisite, and her eyes were like starry pools that could suck one in. She

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

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

sat down on the chair opposite. After

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

some strands of his mustache came off with the

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

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

narrowed his eyes. “Me, disgraceful? I’ve always stayed out of the family’s affairs and enjoyed being an idle person. What is it that I’ve supposedly

clear things

gave Elven another look, prompting the man to put down Charles’ confession in front of

not trying to make things difficult for you. Why don’t you take a look and see if

saw the confession

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

heard that 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 to conduct an investigation for

has nothing to do

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;

stared at her solemnly, refusing to

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

on, not relenting

when she got to the

it’s absurd that you want to pin the crime

had not expected him to retort. He’s a

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

and a special synthetic brush, Elven placed

“What’s this?” Hector asked.