Gwendolyn remained silent as she observed him.

Channing let out a sigh, his expression filled with a mixture of sorrow and helplessness.

Even though he was the boss of the black market, he still had to abide by his wife’s strict rules after becoming a parent. He confessed, “To be honest, Mrs. Jenson, my wife is incredibly strict and fierce. Ever since we had a child, she has forbidden me from drinking or smoking. I’d be in big trouble if she ever found out. But given the nature of my work, it’s inevitable that I indulge in these vices while entertaining guests. So I can only do it in secret, always having to take a bath outside before returning home to rid myself of any lingering odors.”

He laughed awkwardly, though a glimmer of appreciation gleamed in his eyes.

Despite his complaints, it was evident that he felt blessed to have a wife who cared for his well-being.

Gwendolyn couldn’t help but be reminded of Cedrick, whom she had also forbidden from smoking and consuming alcohol to safeguard their baby’s health.

She couldn’t help but wonder if Cedrick had been drinking alcohol and smoking behind her back.

However, she quickly dismissed the thought with a smile, knowing that Cedrick would never dare defy her.

Compared to Channing, he was much more honest and deeply committed to their family.

Gwendolyn pushed aside her musings and responded with a warm smile, “Yes, I understand the challenges of balancing work and family, Mr. Kron. One can never be too careful when there’s a baby at home.”

Channing wasn’t certain if Gwendolyn had fully bought into his story, but he proceeded to show her photos of his child on his phone. “Mrs. Jenson, I truly didn’t mean any harm to your child by resorting to such extreme measures. I only did it out of desperation. Please believe me.”

Gwendolyn accepted his phone and began scrolling through the gallery, seeing pictures of Channing’s family as well as intimate moments between him and his child.

She proceeded to tap on the top right corner of the screen to view the photo details and confirmed that they were recent and unaltered.

“All right, I believe you, Mr. Kron.”

Just as Gwendolyn finished speaking, the dogs outside the villa began barking furiously.

Surprised, she asked, “Do you have dogs?”

and I only visit occasionally during the

dawned on Gwendolyn, causing her face to pale.

“Mr. Jenson? His dog sounds aggressive. I hope he isn’t

Gwendolyn swiftly rose from her seat and made her

metal grille across the garden and saw Cedrick, whose

to his typical military attire, he appeared clean and well-groomed in a casual and simple

Channing’s villa now lay defeated, their hands cuffed, as they turned to Channing for assistance. “They

leaving his bodyguards at a loss for

at his bodyguards and stated, “It’s an

swung open, Gwendolyn

her to make

uncover the mastermind behind the milk powder case. Unfortunately, his methods were a bit

remained silent, clearly displeased with her putting herself

quite quick, Mr. Jenson. I was just about to call you after explaining the situation to

seeking comfort and security in her presence

he walked into the villa with

promptly followed them into the villa and instinctively chose a seat on the side,

bodyguards tactfully served each of them a cup of tea before discreetly escorting the remaining bodyguards out of the hall. This left Gwendolyn, Channing, and

his cup of tea and took a sip, sampling

since the housekeepers aren’t

unsure of his thoughts and emotions. He couldn’t help but wonder if Cedrick was angry,

and pulled out a box of fine cigars.

any hesitation whatsoever. “My wife forbids me from smoking. She’s quite strict about

his face. “Ah, so you’re just as the rumors describe, a devoted husband

he maintained a

am not mocking you in any way.” He lightly patted his chest and spoke with affection in his voice. “I, too, am a devoted husband who follows my wife’s

their brief exchange, realizing he wasn’t just

of encountering such

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