The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Seeing that Charles still didn’t respond, the other men in the room couldn’t figure out his temperament.

One of the men asked, “Can we leave now, Mr. Newton? We don’t have any more money on us, and we didn’t touch this who—I mean, woman. In fact, she’s the one who beat us up so badly that we’re covered in injuries. We’ll have to see a doctor right away.”

Charles narrowed his eyes and spat coldly, “Scram.”

“Okay, okay.” The men immediately scurried away.

When they passed by Charles, he caught a glimpse of their injuries.

Some had fractured arms while some were covering their bleeding waist.

All six of those men had their butts kicked by Whitney, a woman, despite their advantage in numbers.

As such, Charles’ interest in Whitney was roused.

Slowly, he ambled into the messy room. The shattered glass pieces scattered all over the floor crumbled beneath his dark leather shoes.

Whitney, who was hiding beneath the table, trembled violently and held her breath upon hearing his steady footsteps.

In her mind, she prayed, Please don’t see me, please don’t see me, please don’t…

A second later, she felt warmth on her shoulders. She tilted her head and saw Charles taking off his coat and draping it over her shoulder to cover her tattered clothes.

He’s so gentle, so much so that he can charm any woman in minutes. Whitney felt even more ashamed and hung her head low, not daring to meet his gaze.

“You don’t have to hide. I know who you are,” uttered Charles in a deep, magnetic voice, which was pleasant to Whitney’s ears.

“Why did you come to this dangerous place? Are you in desperate need of money?” he asked.

In response, Whitney nodded as tears streamed down her face. “I’m sorry. You just said you wanted to try dating me in the afternoon, yet I embarrassed you in the evening on the same day…”

on the table, squatted down, and delivered it to Whitney. “Take

eyes met Charles’ piercing blue gaze, she quickly looked

thought, she refused to take the money. “I don’t want it. If you hadn’t arrived in time, I would’ve suffered greatly. This

with me. You deserve this money. Consider it your reward for sparring with those men. Besides, you’re injured, too. You’ll

was almost sexually assaulted by the group of

her courage and raised her gaze, daring to ask, “Don’t you find

curved upward slightly. “Not at all. You’re an adult, and you’re forced to do what it takes to make ends meet. I can understand that. Although, you should avoid taking such risks in the future.

“Thank you.”

Charles handed the cash in

tonight’s nightmare, I guess I can count this as compensation for my emotional damage. Perhaps I’ll have some money left over after purchasing the cologne as

wearing a smile. What a happy-go-lucky woman. He offered, “I’ll send you to the hospital.

I endured was a few slaps, that’s all. The minor injuries on my body will heal over time,” replied

He stood, hands stuffed into his pockets, ready

he stopped because he didn’t hear

noticed she hadn’t

like a rabbit’s, the tears on her countenance mixed with blood. There

her lip and uttered, “I… My legs are numb. I can’t stand up. I’m not doing this on

Even though I said I could walk, I proved myself wrong

of a few men earlier? Why are her legs numb after

still approached her and carried her after

was easy for him to lift

moment, her thin shoulders were covered by his coat. Her body was tainted with blood, and her hair was messy, making her resemble

would easily arouse a man’s desire to

froze, lowering his gaze and staring at her for

didn’t even blink as his mind

younger, I used to carry her like this as well. I even spun around with her in my arms, promising to love and protect her forever. Now, she no longer needs my protection. She’ll never belong

to discern the expressions swirling in