Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 200

Although she did not tell him, he was certain that this ointment could only be acquired from the war laboratory. He figured that she must have contacted Asher to obtain it.

The medicine was indeed quite effective. However, he had the S404 RNA virus in his body, so this ointment would not be of any help to his wound.

“Thank you. This is the first gift you’ve given me since our divorce.”

With red-rimmed eyes, Maverick rubbed the box of ointment gently with his thumb. Even the wound on his body did not feel that painful anymore.

“It’s not exactly a gift. You got hurt because of me this time, so this is my way of making amends. Besides…”

Gwendolyn paused, and her lips curled into a sinister smile before she continued, “The real post-divorce gifts are the Wright family’s bankruptcy, your employment agreement, and that 023 special drug.”

For a moment, Maverick was stunned.

All of a sudden, the situation did not seem so touching anymore.

Gwendolyn was delighted to see his frozen expression. She beamed with delight as she picked up Charles’ testimony, which was lying on the desk.

She read every single word and sentence carefully. Soon, her smile disappeared from her face, and she began to tense up.

“Charles said that he was instructed by Hector to do those things at the bar and splash that bottle of potion?”

Hector Harris was her fourth paternal uncle and an idler who lacked ambition in the Harris family.

Previously, Gwendolyn had considered the possibility that Gideon Harris, her third uncle, could be the one trying to harm her. It was beyond her expectation that Hector could be behind all of this.

Maverick nodded. “Although Charles might not have told us everything, the fact that he could describe the details of their communication means he’s probably telling the truth. Hector’s son works at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Charles fears him. It makes sense that Charles would listen to Hector and sneak into the lab to steal the drugs.”

She sat down on the small couch next to her and remained silent for a long time. Gradually, her expression turned into one of rage.

“I can’t let Hector Harris off the hook! Tomorrow, I’ll head to Salinsburgh discreetly to have my revenge!”

Gwendolyn felt furious when she thought of how Hector tried to disfigure her with such an underhanded method. She would not stand for it, and she wanted him to have a taste of his own medicine.

She raised her head, and Maverick’s wound came to mind. “You’re wounded, so stay in the villa and rest. You’re not allowed to come with me this time.”

The man was trying to think of a good excuse. Since she would not allow him to accompany her, he decided to take advantage of the situation.

“Okay, I’ll wait for your return at the villa.”

As he uttered the last few words, his voice grew softer. Nevertheless, Gwendolyn did not notice it, for she was still reading Charles’ testimony seriously.

“That old fart is as slippery as an eel!” she muttered.

“It sounds like you’re well acquainted with this Mr. Harris. Have you been to the Harris residence before?”

Maverick raised his eyebrows. Even though he had already guessed that she was most likely the heiress of the Harris family, she had never mentioned it before. Thus, he suddenly felt the urge to get something out of her.

Upon hearing his question, Gwendolyn looked up to meet his gaze and raised an eyebrow too. “I’m not well acquainted with him, but I do know Mr. Treyton Harris quite well. Perhaps Mr. Treyton Harris’ kindness to me has resulted in jealousy among the Harrises, so they decided to harm me.”

“Oh.”

Maverick tried to stifle his laughter.

When he looked up, he discovered that she was observing his expression with a sharp gaze.

Quickly, he put on a displeased expression.

“Why are you telling me this? I don’t think Treyton is that nice to you,” he added.

With her chin propped on her palm, Gwendolyn replied in a teasing manner, “So, are you jealous again?”

Maverick lowered his head to avoid answering her question. “I’m going to prepare breakfast,” he muttered.