The Ex and Her Riches

Isaac hesitated, then sent someone to deliver Whitney’s belongings to her room before he explained the whole story to her.

When Charles jumped into the sea, all Isaac heard was the sound. He had no idea when Charles had jumped, let alone where Charles had been shot.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Newton. I was under anesthesia at that time. As for Mr. Newton… I’m not. sure about his condition.” Isaac lowered his head in frustration.

If he had been able to save Charles in time, everything would’ve been fine.

Whitney sat dazedly in the chair, completely at a loss.

She had thought that coming there would allow her to see the person she had been longing. for. Yet, reality dealt her a harsh blow. Not only did she not meet him, but his fate remained unknown to that day.

“Isaac, I want to go find him,” she said.

Seeing the red veins in Whitney’s eyes, Isaac knew she hadn’t been resting well the days.

“Mrs. Newton, now that Mr. Newton has gone missing, please stay here and rest. If you were to collapse again, I truly wouldn’t have the energy to cope.”

“All right.”

To avoid causing trouble for Isaac, Whitney had no choice but to sit down.

Nightfall came late in Muprary. The local time showed nine o’clock, yet it was only just getting dark.

Whitney sat by the window, remaining there for a full three hours.

Her phone suddenly vibrated. She quickly unlocked the screen, only to find out that the message was just an entertainment news update.

Feeling somewhat annoyed, she tossed her phone aside. Suddenly, it occurred to her that she could reach out to her friends there.

Even a dragon would find it hard to control a snake in its old haunt. Whitney had a friend working there whom she hadn’t contacted in a long time. Although she was not sure if they still remembered her, it was worth giving it a try

After all, having someone familiar with Muprary assisting in the investigation would simplify things considerably.

Whitney quickly grabbed the phone she had tossed aside, found the person’s name, and dialed their number.

rare for you to call me. What’s up?”

she said, “Lenny,

“What’s wrong?”

and my… A friend of mine has gone missing in these waters. Can I ask for your help to find him?”

right, send me his name and photo. I’ll have someone keep an eye out for him. Don’t worry.”

a little longer but Whitney really wasn’t in the

was always the hardest

as if Charles had evaporated into thin air without a

the Newton family’s resources, conducting a thorough search of that sea area, but still came

news about Charles, Whitney lost all her appetite. She had noticeably slimmed down over the past few days.

to the door, but she couldn’t

and pleaded, “Mrs. Newton, you really should eat something. If Mr. Newton returns and sees

her head. “You go ahead with your work, Isaac. Don’t worry about

minute that passed, the anxiety in Whitney’s heart increased. She couldn’t pretend as if nothing had happened. “Isaac, can I be

for him to

video call came in unexpectedly Whitney quickly straightened up and

also worry about Charles’ disappearance.

said, “What’s up, Jasmine? Charles. and I are outside stargazing.”

my brother are a match made in heaven. Meanwhile, I’m still single. I envy you two. Indeed, a couple in love is just different.” Jasmine’s tone

a bitter smile, Whitney said, “Our signal here isn’t very good.

to say anything else and hung up the phone.

she had to endure even a minute longer, she might not be able to hold back her

the starry sky,

at the edge of Chanaea’s border, a woman was taking care

Even with injuries on his pale face, he

the man’s forehead to help cool him down. She had been taking care of him for three days.

man had a cell phone, a gun, and some sort of computer chips on him. She placed

on the bed. Because she knew his identity, she couldn’t help but feel

be amazing if such a wonderful man

she had to obey a certain someone’s orders.

gaze in thought, a subtle murmur came from the man on the bed,

quickly grabbed his hand, gently saying, “Are you awake? Please

slowly opened his eyes, dazed. His vision somewhat