Wooing My Ex-Wife

Gwendolyn gave a careless wave of her hand. “It’s nothing.”

“The trade-off has been set for ten o’clock tomorrow morning, so you’ll have to be patient for a little longer. Mr. Wendell demanded thirty billion to agree to meet with Mr. Jenson in person.”

“He finally caved. At least everything I’ve gone through these past few days hasn’t been in vain. Bind me tightly tomorrow. If you don’t, I’m afraid I won’t be able to restrain myself from tearing him into a million pieces.” Her expression darkened as she spoke. How dare he harm innocent babies. Even if I were to stab his body a thousand times, I’d still think he deserved it!

Over on Broadbay Hill, the thick canopy of trees obstructed the view of the sky and blocked out any light. The air was so hot and humid that it almost felt suffocating.

Hamish’s bodyguards brought Gwendolyn to the mountain range before it was even dawn.

As they started preparing for Cedrick’s arrival, they left her, all trussed up, on a bare bed frame inside a shabby wooden cabin. Sweat mingled with dust ran down her face. Propped against the headboard, she had her eyes closed, looking drained and weary.

Meanwhile, Jasper stood silently on one side and occasionally glanced at the watch on his wrist.

It was almost time.

Two coughs sounded, some rustling, then heavy footsteps approached.

“Hahaha! Your reputation precedes you, Mr. Kron. Sure enough, now that we finally meet, I can see you’re no ordinary person indeed.”

No one walked through the door. Instead, a big, protruding belly first came into view, then a fierce-looking face wearing a sinister smile.

After Channing heard that remark, his lips twitched. He had no idea what to say in response. “I can’t compare to you, Mr. Wendell. You’re truly… just like everything I’ve heard about you. You’re known far and wide.”

In truth, the fat man before him was nothing like the intelligent Mr. Wendell in the rumors.

The man walked over and extended a hand politely. “Hamish Wendell.”

At that moment, there was a knock on the wooden door.

is it?” Channing’s guard went up

and explained in a light tone, “Oh, I forgot to tell you that Mr. Wendell has

you’re a man of action, Mr. Wendell. What sort

he shot Jasper a look out of the corner of his eye. I hope Mr. Jenson hears this and plans

a cackle from Hamish. “Nothing much. I’ve set up ambushes at the foot

meet their end that

steadily, moving to point toward

ten o’clock sharp, they heard the sound of a car engine outside, followed by a deep, firm voice saying, “The thirty billion is inside the car. I’ve delivered it on the dot. The documents for my resignation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation have also been prepared and will be submitted today. Hence, please

front of the wooden cabin

sense to hear the sound of insects buzzing and birds chirping while on the mountain. However, he noticed there was no other sound at all when he spoke. That could only mean that there were many

his eyes. “Did you hear that? Your husband

by his wrist and interrupted, “Mr. Wendell, we should

into a temper when he inadvertently caught sight of Gwendolyn with her eyes tightly shut. Her eyelashes were trembling slightly. Pushing

gripped the rope tying Gwendolyn’s wrists together as he spoke and

he said, “Look at your wife, Cedrick! Look at how filthy she has become after being kidnapped for a few days. How can

at Gwendolyn from afar. She looked weak and fragile, almost like a piece of paper pinched between Hamish’s fingers. A pang shot through his

eyes reddened. It concealed the

better know what you’re talking about. I’ve brought what you wanted, so return her to me now,”

his focus was solely on Gwendolyn’s frail figure. He seemed worried she would disappear in the blink

replied, “Sure. I can give her to you. However, since we’ve had the chance to meet today, let’s

replied without

you’re quite skilled, and

broke into maniacal laughter. “What’s wrong? You can’t bring yourself to do it? As long as

down, slowly picked up the dagger, and unsheathed it.

as much as your own life, but it appears that’s not the case. As it turns out, you don’t think her life is as important as yours.” Hamish looked disdainful. He was certain

stared at the sharp dagger, determination etched across his face. It seemed

it across his skin. Soon, droplets of blood began to fall onto the dry