The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick let out a nearly imperceptible sigh of relief. “So that’s how it is. Don’t hang up just yet. I’ll have Swain look into it.”

Having been dozing off for a while, Swain was startled by the sudden ringing of the phone on the table. He woke up instantly from his slumber and hastily picked up the call.

“What can I do for you, Boss?”

“Look up the recent updates on Charles as soon as possible.”

Charles?

Swain had been in a deep sleep, so it took him a moment to gather his bearings.

Considering that there was no immediate response from the other end, Cedrick’s voice suddenly turned cold. “Do I need to repeat myself a second time?” A chilling aura emanated from the other end of the phone, causing Swain to shiver uncontrollably. He quickly responded, “I’ll look into it right away.”

After spending some time tapping away at the keyboard, Swain reported, “I found it. Charles left the country on a private plane at three in the afternoon. However, it’s unclear which country he went to.”

After receiving the news, Cedrick hung up the phone and called Gwendolyn back.

“You heard it, Charles is not in the country right now.”

His tone carried a hint of relaxation and pride. Gwendolyn shook her head. “Got it. Bye.”

Once again, Gwendolyn dialed Whitney’s number, asking, “Whitney, where are you? I’m coming to find. you.”

Whitney sent her location.

Soon, Gwendolyn arrived. Upon seeing the private room, she felt a sense of discomfort.

Gwendolyn could understand the feeling of helplessness that came from not being able to find a loved.

Not everyone could have the courage to disregard everything and go to a strange country for one person.

“Are you okay?”

head, her face etched with sorrow as if she

what’s happened to him, or even if he’s safe now… Do you think someone might

Cedrick to look into Charles’ movements these past few

did he

shook it excitedly as if seeking an

and left the

this, Whitney sat down,

should have been able to contact me. Why didn’t he let me

must have had something to attend to when he left. There’s no need to worry,” stated Gwendolyn. getting late. You should hurry home. It’s not safe for a girl

phone, assuming

the country today. If you want to arrange a meeting with him, it’s better to

disappointed. “How unfortunate. I was just planning to discuss future plans with him. In that case, please make

thank you for understanding, Mr. Lowen.”

her expression once

want me to take you home?” Gwendolyn asked

I’m already grateful for your help in finding information about Charles. I didn’t expect you to come all this way. I’m really sorry. I’ll be heading

such an important place in Charles’ heart. She would

more. After comforting Whitney for a while, she left the

seat across from her, her mood plummeted

was not just because he stood her up, but because she realized that she still was not that

time they knew each other, Charles even took the initiative to

the restaurant, Whitney

Whitney for a long time, so he knocked

Mellor, would you like to order something? Or is there anything I

need, I’ll just wait for him here. You go about your business.

not in a good mood, the server dared not to disturb her further and

the private room was soft, but it did nothing

send Charles a message every now and then, but there was no response.

thoughts were a mess. She made another call to Jasmine, but the latter could not be reached either.

this

sat there alone. She was waiting for a date, but how could Charles leave