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.

quickly. “How rare for you to call me. What’s

voice was tinged with unmistakable urgency as she said, “Lenny, can

“What’s wrong?”

mine has gone missing in these waters. Can I ask for your help to

comfort. “All right, send me his name and photo. I’ll have someone keep

longer but Whitney really wasn’t in

was always

as if Charles had evaporated into thin air

search of that

news about Charles, Whitney lost all her appetite. She had noticeably

to the door,

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

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

heart increased. She couldn’t pretend as if nothing had happened. “Isaac, can I be left

Isaac sighed. It didn’t feel right for

Jasmine’s video call came in unexpectedly Whitney quickly straightened up and switched

Jasmine to also worry about Charles’

phone, Whitney smiled and said, “What’s up, Jasmine? Charles.

I’m still single. I envy you two.

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

finished speaking, Whitney didn’t wait for Jasmine to say

longer, she might not be able

stared the starry sky,

in a small fishing village at the edge of Chanaea’s border, a woman

Even with injuries on his pale face, he still

to help cool

and some sort of computer chips on him. She placed

bed. Because she knew

a wonderful

to obey

subtle murmur came from the man on the bed, his fingers twitching slightly.

saying, “Are you awake? Please wake

cars, he slowly opened his eyes, dazed. His vision