The Ex and Her Riches

To test his theory, Charles drove in the opposite direction according to the result he obtained.

Despite having the utmost trust in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigation skills and Cedrick’s discoveries, Charles wanted to test the reliability of Dark Netz’s information.

Moreover, the person who sold him the information provided detailed insight into Gwendolyn’s situation, compelling Charles to seriously consider its validity.

He yearned for a chance to be with her, if only once.

On the road, Charles couldn’t shake the thought of Gwendolyn’s smile. Despite the risks, he was determined to give it a try, even if it meant jeopardizing his own safety on this journey.

Charles’ heart raced, and he felt inexplicably nervous.

At the height of his sensitivity, his phone rang.

It was a call from Whitney.

After Gwendolyn’s disappearance, Charles had not returned to the Newton residence for many days.

Despite Whitney’s efforts to reach out through texts and calls, Charles never responded to any of them.

After the phone call ended, Charles’ scattered thoughts settled, and his determination to find Gwendolyn only intensified.

However, he received a call from Jasmine immediately after.

He chose not to answer the call either. Once the phone stopped ringing, the Bluetooth system in his car automatically played the voicemail.

Jasmine’s voice played through the voicemail, scolding, “Charles, where have you been? You just got married, but you left your wife alone at home and won’t return. No husband should behave like you.”

Her criticisms annoyed Charles slightly.

As Charles was about to reject the call, Jasmine continued, “Whitney is ill. She had stomach flu and was in loads of pain. Lucas and I sent her to the hospital for emergency treatment. She hasn’t been discharged yet and is still receiving an IV drip. Are you not going to visit her, Charles?”

fall sick when she’s

but Jasmine’s words began to make him

the voicemail, Jasmine sighed heavily. “Charles, I’m running out of excuses for your absence. It’s fine if you don’t care about sending your sick wife to the hospital, but you’ve been away for days and won’t reply to

immediately tightened his grip on the steering wheel and slowly pressed the brake. The luxury car

Undeniably, he hesitated.

considered the possibility that Cedrick had already found Gwendolyn and apprehended the culprit in Quawak. Perhaps his trip would be in vain, and the person who sold him the information could

It presented a perfect opportunity for him to save Gwendolyn if he acted on

and possess her as his own. The possibility, no matter how slight, compelled him

by his dilemma, Charles found it hard to breathe. He pulled over to the side of

in failure, he believed it would provide closure

couldn’t ignore the responsibility he had toward his arranged marriage with Whitney. Her illness made it all the more crucial for him to be there for her

red sky reflected off Charles’

Time was running out.

before tightening them again, the repetitive motion mirroring

Charles took a deep breath and made a resolute decision. He slammed on the accelerator, his gaze

team wasted no time. They immediately launched a large-scale search operation in the area, meticulously conducting a census and registering

search for the old

residence, he was taken aback

old man’s hunched back and limping gait remaining the

grabbing his collar discreetly. With warmth and politeness, he inquired, “Sir, how many

tensed up when he heard

chuckled. “What are you

“N-Nothing. I…”

finish explaining, Cedrick forcefully tugged his collar

man fell to the ground with a thud. He let out a pained howl, clutching

of a sudden, the man hissed again, this time from the pain of

believe that an elderly man like you needs a fake beard? Maybe I

the man

Cedrick narrowed his eyes and demanded, “Where

stunned. “Joe? Who’s that?

Cedrick kicked