Cedrick knitted his brows, maintaining a composed expression as he analyzed the situation.
Only a few individuals in Chanaea possessed the capability to defeat Gwendolyn unless her adversaries deployed a significant number of elite fighters. However, such a course of action would be highly conspicuous, attracting unnecessary attention within the hospital.
Alternatively, the other party might be armed.
Cedrick’s heart clenched as if someone was gripping it. The disheveled hospital room showed no signs of blood or any traces of violence, and he hoped that his suspicion would turn out to be unfounded.
Another possibility popped into his mind. Gwenny intentionally surrendered, offering herself as bait. Otherwise, Benny wouldn’t have been left behind in the closet. They would have taken them together.
After organizing his thoughts on the matter, he let out a deep sigh, feeling helpless and blaming himself for the risk his wife had undertaken.
Benedict continued to cry, his small mouth pouting. His soft and delicate sobs echoed his father’s distressed state.
Cedrick patiently comforted the baby, while his peripheral vision caught sight of a spilled pile of milk powder under the table.
He walked over, crouched down, and examined the traces of powdered milk.
His slender and graceful fingers touched the powder, twirling it between his fingertips, while his gaze darkened with contemplation.
Since Nico had worked tirelessly throughout last night and had just returned home to catch up on some sleep, Cedrick didn’t want to burden him with the task of investigating this incident.
“Contact Team Nine’s leader, Jasper, and instruct him to assemble a squad of ten soldiers. Also, bring a military dog,” he ordered.
“Yes, sir!”
While waiting for Jasper to quickly organize his team and Charles to arrive and take over, Cedrick comforted the baby.
in under ten minutes, he
room that had yet to be tidied, Charles was stunned. With a serious
Cedrick’s expression darkened. “No.”
cause trouble right under our noses suggests a significant influence backing them. What if they harm Gwen? Didn’t you enjoy putting up the image of a loving husband in public? Now that Gwen is missing, you don’t seem to show
gaze and the icy expression on his face. “Charles, my wife is missing, and yet you seem so eager to take my place. Are you trying to usurp my position? I’m still
right time
in Charles’ arms. “You should be well aware of
concern and reluctance. “Can you take me with you? After all, I am the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and my skills could be
are equally skilled,” Cedrick replied, giving him a cautious look. “I don’t trust the inexperienced officers at the bureau to take care of Benny. I can only entrust him to you. However, if you fail to take good care of
Charles kept mum.
by Jasper, had already assembled. Cedrick turned around and swiftly left the
minutes while being held hostage, Gwendolyn finally arrived at their
the stone bricks, a stark contrast to the muddy
throughout the journey while the men in suits remained
her eyes blindfolded, Gwendolyn’s heightened auditory senses picked up the crisp sound of her high
beneath her feet felt different, more like expensive
fancy place. Aren’t they supposed to lock me in
in her mind, Gwendolyn was led into a house. The men in suits held
the touch, with a texture
struggling to comprehend the situation unfolding before her.
blinded by the sudden burst of bright light. It took her a while to get used to the blinding light before lifting
eyes, she saw a luxurious mansion before her, and she found herself sitting on a couch
a middle-aged man in a tailored suit.
languidly on a couch,
slightly as he exchanged a glance with
attitude, approached Gwendolyn, removed the rag in her mouth, and poured
introduce myself, Mrs. Jenson. I’m Channing Kron, and I oversee an underground enterprise in Salinsburgh. Welcome to my private mansion, which, I must admit, has been neglected and is not in its finest state. Please accept my apologies for the untidiness, Mrs. Jenson,” Channing
a glance at the coffee on the table. She scoffed, “Mr. Kron, do you truly expect me to drink the coffee when my hands are still bound? And isn’t it rather excessive to resort to such measures
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