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.

to the villa against her will, she had not brought any spare 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 set of skincare products, including a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer, ensuring she

begun, and he had already spent over five hundred

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

special place in Cedrick’s heart. If Channing took good care of her, it would be expected and considered part of his

really

the developments in the powdered milk case. Whenever Cedrick identified a suspect, he would promptly inform Channing, who would discreetly gather information and deploy undercover police officers disguised as bodyguards to

afternoon, Cedrick identified a major figure who was involved in black market business. He passed

and arranging a meeting would take

felt an emptiness in his heart without his wife

Summer watching over her. Moreover, the security of the Jenson residence was at its highest, so there was nothing

only one watching over Benedict. Cedrick felt the need to head

leaving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick drove straight to Grand

asked to meet Cedrick multiple times and apologize in person,

room, Charles, who was sitting by the baby’s bed, immediately snapped his eyes to the door.

and asked impatiently, “How is Gwen?

and instead delivered a concise update, stating, “There was a slight mishap. She is still in the custody of the kidnappers, but rest assured, she is

of the situation, was outraged. His blue eyes bored into Cedrick with

if it costs you your life, you should have rescued her and brought her back. What’s the matter

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

grabbed Cedrick by

then I will. If you can’t love her wholeheartedly, then I’ll take her back

sneered and mocked, “Over my dead body. If I’m unable to rescue her, what makes

to come up with

in terms of status, influence, power, and wealth in Chanaea. Charles could not be compared to

entire Federal Bureau of Investigation backing him. Charles, on the other

loosened his grip on Cedrick’s collar and slumped

moved on from your feelings for Gwenny. But

afraid Cedrick wouldn’t allow me to step foot in

when I heard that