The Ex and Her Riches

The men waited awkwardly outside the door for nearly an hour before Cedrick finally emerged, descending the stairs at a leisurely pace. He exuded confidence with every step he took.

All eyes observed him curiously as if he were a rare treasure.

He nonchalantly adjusted the cuffs of his shirt, exuding a sense of regality and dignity. Every movement he made radiated an extraordinary air of refinement.

Jasper and the others from the Federal Bureau of Investigation stifled their chuckles. Cedrick was truly a sight to behold.

Married men are just a different breed. They’re just so self-assured!

Cedrick stopped by the front door and glanced at Channing who stood by the entrance. “Take good care of my wife. Make sure she eats well and sleeps well. If even a single strand of her hair is harmed, I’ll make sure both you and your wife will face the consequences.”

Channing’s breath hitched as he quietly cursed Cedrick’s notorious reputation for being ruthless. The rumors are indeed true. He just intensified the gravity of Gwendolyn’s threat tenfold.

Just the hostility in Cedrick’s eyes was enough to send a shiver down Channing’s spine. It was evident that Cedrick was serious about his threat.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Jenson. I assure you that I will never let any harm befall Mrs. Jenson, even if it means putting myself at risk,” Channing assured with determination.

Satisfied, Cedrick averted his gaze and silently led the remaining six members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including Jasper and the trained canine, out of the forest.

As soon as the men were out of sight, Channing immediately released the news of Gwendolyn’s kidnapping and declared his intention to kidnap Cedrick’s son as well in an attempt to take revenge on Cedrick’s entire family.

The news ignited a wave of excitement among the top players in the underworld. They were all thrilled by the development.

The underworld viewed their relationship with the Federal Bureau of Investigation like that of a predator and its prey.

Channing, a small fry, was bold enough to go against Cedrick, the long-time leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the biggest shark in the sea. Even if Channing were to fail, it was still an admirable effort.

However, while the entire underworld was buzzing with excitement over the news, the central figure of the story, Channing, arranged for housemaids and five-star chefs who were bound by strict confidentiality agreements, to serve them in the villa.

clothes or personal belongings. To accommodate her, Channing had no choice but to arrange ten sets of designer dresses and comfortable loungewear for her. He also prepared a

Cedrick had only just begun, and he had already spent over five

glanced at his account statement and sighed to himself, shaking his head. Looks like I’ve got myself involved with someone

a special place in Cedrick’s heart. If Channing took good care of her, it would be expected and considered part of his job. There would be no special recognition

didn’t really have

Bureau of Investigation closely monitored the developments in the powdered milk case. Whenever Cedrick identified a suspect, he would promptly inform Channing, who would

involved in black market

negotiating and arranging a meeting would take

night. He felt an emptiness in

residence was at its highest, so there was nothing for him to

the only one watching over Benedict.

drove straight to Grand Valley

hospital had asked to meet Cedrick multiple times and apologize in person, but Cedrick declined each

room, Charles, who was sitting by the baby’s bed, immediately snapped

asked impatiently, “How is Gwen? Why did you

a slight mishap. She is still in the custody of the kidnappers, but rest assured, she is

ignorance of the situation, was outraged.

are responsible for keeping her safe. Even if it costs you your life, you

and distant. “As you’ve said, she’s my wife.

could not contain his anger any longer. He grabbed Cedrick by the collar

will. If you can’t

Cedrick’s eyes was nonchalant as he sneered and mocked, “Over my dead body.

fell silent, unable to come up with

held a superior position to Charles in terms of status, influence, power, and wealth in Chanaea. Charles could

the entire Federal Bureau of Investigation backing him. Charles,

his grip on Cedrick’s collar and slumped down wearily on

as he confronted Charles. “I had thought that you were willing to become Benny and Zendy’s godfather because you had moved on from your feelings for Gwenny. But it seems that is not the case.

rival? If we were to become rivals, I’m afraid Cedrick wouldn’t allow me to step foot in Jenson Group or Harrick Villa to visit the kids anymore. He would be

got anxious when I heard that