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?”

shook her head, her face etched with sorrow as if she had lost something most precious.

I don’t know what to do. I don’t know where he’s gone, what’s happened to him, or even if he’s safe now… Do you think

her before informing, “I’ve already asked Cedrick to

did he

excitedly as if seeking an answer.

left the country at three in the afternoon, unknown.”

hearing this, Whitney sat down, feeling

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

need to worry,” stated Gwendolyn. getting late. You should hurry

picked up her phone, assuming it was him. However, it was a

is not in the country today. If you want to arrange a meeting with him, it’s better to wait a few

planning to discuss

you for

her expression once again turned

you want me to take you home?” Gwendolyn asked worriedly.

Charles. I didn’t expect you to come all this way. I’m really sorry. I’ll be heading back

the type to bother others, especially Gwendolyn, who held such an important place in Charles’ heart. She

nothing more. After comforting Whitney for

seat across from her, her mood plummeted severely.

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

initiative to ask her out. Moving forward…. there was

restaurant, Whitney

seen Whitney for a long time, so he

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

You go about your business. Don’t

Whitney was not in a good mood, the server dared not to disturb her further and withdrew from

music in the private room was soft, but it

to send Charles a message every now and

another call to Jasmine, but the

could this

phone, Whitney sat there alone. She was waiting for a date, but how could Charles leave without saying a