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

a serious look on his face, he immediately inquired, “Did you manage to

Cedrick’s expression darkened. “No.”

to 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

wife is missing, and yet you seem so eager to take my place. Are you trying to usurp my position? I’m still

that, Charles was bereft of words. “Now is not the right time to get jealous.

a stern expression, placing Benedict in Charles’ arms. “You should be well aware of your own hidden motives. Take care

showed a mix of concern and reluctance. “Can you take me with you? After all,

bureau to take care of Benny. I can only entrust him to you. However, if you fail to take good care of him and cause me any trouble, it will only put Gwenny in further

Charles kept mum.

Nine, led by Jasper, had already assembled. Cedrick turned around and swiftly

the woods for over ten minutes while being held hostage, Gwendolyn finally

heels echoed crisply as she stepped on the stone bricks, a stark

while the men in suits remained eerily silent as well,

her eyes blindfolded, Gwendolyn’s heightened auditory senses picked up

more like expensive

taken her to a fancy place. Aren’t they supposed to lock me

into a house. The men in suits held her shoulders, guiding

with a texture resembling fabric and cotton.

was perplexed, struggling to comprehend the situation unfolding before her. Did they kidnap me or invite me

removed, Gwendolyn was momentarily blinded by the sudden burst of bright light. It took

moment she opened her eyes, she saw a luxurious mansion before her, and she found herself sitting

head and saw a middle-aged man in a tailored suit.

man, reclining languidly on a couch, was

slightly as he exchanged a glance

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

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 just to

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