Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 154

Maverick’s voice had gone hoarse, and he did not feel like talking. He turned over and continued to sleep.

When he rushed over last night, he happened to hear Gwendolyn’s shout and watched helplessly as she jumped into the river.

That feeling of his heart pounding away uncontrollably was so unbearably suffocating.

Just thinking about it made his heart ache.

He would never let this happen again.

Nico noticed he was being ignored and knew he simply could not get through to Maverick.

After so many years of working for Maverick, this was the first time Nico had seen him going all out for someone.

Boss, please take a good rest. If you need anything, just call me. Don’t force yourself.

Nico sighed helplessly, poured Maverick a cup of warm water, and placed it on the bedside table. Then, he turned around, left the room, and gently closed the door behind him.

Maverick was still feverish, and his mind was already groggy. He quickly fell back asleep.

The villa was silent and pitch-black in the dead of night.

Nico made his way down to the basement, his face gloomy.

Neville and a few other subordinates were guarding the basement door.

William and Quinton had been awake for quite some time. They were extremely furious about being locked up and kept banging on the door while shouting.

Neville saw Nico approaching and walked up. “How’s it going? Is the boss feeling better now?”

Nico nodded.

Neville breathed a sigh of relief. He gritted his teeth and continued, “Can we just get rid of these two? They’ve been cursing non-stop since they woke up. I don’t think I can hold it in any longer!”

Nico’s expression was grim, too. Although he could do nothing to Treyton, at least he could vent his anger on the two lackeys of the Harris family.

After all, it did not matter as long as their lives were spared.

Open the door. Let me in.

The basement door swung open. William and Quinton tried to make a run for it the moment they had the chance. However, they did not get far before they were caught, tied up, and thrown back onto the floor.

Just as Quinton was about to make a scene, his mouth was stuffed with a cloth.

Since William had reluctantly spoken up for Maverick before, Nico appreciated his favor and did not forcefully silence him.

Moreover, William himself was much quieter than Quinton, who acted like an aggressive monkey.

Even with his mouth covered, Quinton continued making annoying muffled sounds. With a fierce look in his eyes, Nico pulled out a knife and forcefully stabbed it into the floor between Quinton’s legs, stopping just a millimeter short of cutting through his flesh.

Quinton’s pupils constricted with fear.

Just a little closer, and he might have to spend the rest of his life castrated.

What a ruthless person!

Seeing his anger fade away, Nico sneered. “Can you please listen to me seriously?”

William remained silent while Quinton nodded his head vigorously.

Mr. Wright saved Ms. Shalders, but instead of thanking him, Mr. Harris locked him up and left him to suffer from a high fever. Isn’t that a bit too much? This really made us frustrated.

William and Quinton did not know what he wanted to do, so they kept quiet.

Nico continued, “Since the Harris family pays you, and you two work for Mr. Harris, you should also accept this punishment for him.”

The two could barely perceive the sense of threat emanating from him.

Nico smirked and patted the two on their arms. “Well, sorry about this, but you two will have to let our subordinates each throw a few punches to let off some steam, and then we’ll let you go.”

Let off some steam? They’re going to use us as punching bags!

Knowing he could not escape, William said, “Don’t hit the face!”

Nico smiled. “Sure, as you wish.”

If their faces were badly bruised, it would be even more difficult to explain the situation to Gwendolyn if she saw them.

Nico got up and leaned against the door. He added, “Mr. Wright doesn’t know about this, so don’t snitch and let him take the blame. Can you do that?”

William was already feeling a bit guilty when he found out Maverick was running a high fever while he was locked up. Without hesitation, he said, “Okay, but… can you go easy on us?”

Nico did not say a word and turned to leave the basement. Soon after, a terrible wail echoed from behind him.

After lying in the hospital for two days, Gwendolyn was discharged.

The first thing she did was to meet the two assassins Treyton had captured alive.

As the weather gradually grew colder, she wore a black trench coat with a red velvet long skirt. Paired with a touch of red lipstick, she looked dashing and charming, exuding an aura like a queen gracing her presence.