The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 491 New Interrogation

The Newton residence was the only one still buzzing with activity deep into the night.

Karl had asked for a doctor from the A&E department to come.

Charles body was covered in blood, and he seemed severely injured. However, he was whipped by a cane, so his injuries were only external, not internal

Methodically, the doctor cleaned the bloodstains with saline water before applying medicine to the wounds. He then bandaged grave wounds and inserted an anti-inflammatory pill into the mouth of the Charles.

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Even though Charles wasn’t fully conscious, he never said anything that would disadvantage his situation. After the treatment was done, the doctor left.

Jasmine sat next to his bed and sobbed “Why did you do that right after you returned here, Charles? Are you truly willing to toss away your life for Gwendolyn?”

While she wasn’t sure of the details, she did receive a general summary of the situation from Gwendolyn. Hence, she more or less guessed why Charles tried to steal Karl’s keys.

Charles was in so much pain that he couldn’t move from his bed. Weakly narrowing his eyes, he turned his sight toward the white curtain with pursed lips. Yes, I was willing to take the risk for Gwendolyn. However, she’s not the sole reason I’m doing this. There’s something new I want to try getting my hands on.

Meanwhile, Jasmine continued to weep as she watched him lost in his thoughts.

Too many things had happened in a relatively short period, which was why she had gotten gloomy and cried more times than in the past years combined.

“You should rest, Jasmine. I’m fine.” Charles looked pale and closed his eyes tiredly.

“Okay. You should sleep early, Charles. I’ll find a way to plead Craig for mercy on your behalf.” Upon finishing her sentence, Jasmine left the room.

The pain and exhaustion were so overwhelming that Charles fell asleep shortly after.

A few hours later, he was woken up by a bodyguard. “You should wake up. Mr. Charles. Mr. Craig is inviting you to the garden.”

head splitting apart as he struggled to open his eyes. He was still so weak that he couldn’t sit

edges of his lips curved upward mockingly. While I survived last night’s ordeal, today’s new torture and interrogation have barely

had no intention of leaving the bed. Thus, they carried

step the bodyguards took

floor, so he

bodyguards then dragged him to the pebbled path in the garden and forced

“Mr. Craig said that if you’re willing to admit your wrongdoing and tell him where the stolen item is hidden, you’ll be allowed

his fists, Charles took a deep breath

Jasmine did after waking up and dressing up was visit Charles’ room

to his room was wide open, and no one was inside. Even the bed had gone

stopped a passing-by housekeeper and asked in a

the garden,” replied

the building, she saw Charles’ face looking pale and on the verge of collapsing

as she attempted to beg Craig for mercy. However. Karl blocked her path. “There’s no point in meeting with Mr. Craig, Ms. Jasmine. Mr.

for what to do next. “What do I do, then? What will it take for Craig to forgive

without receiving any food or water as long as he refuses to reveal the location

that merciless. “It’s not even confirmed that Charles is the culprit! How can Craig do this? Charles was so badly injured yesterday. There’s no way he

convince him to speak the truth as soon as possible, Ms. Jasmine. You should also persuade him not to oppose

finishing his sentence,

affixed on

dropped to the ground. The bodyguard next to him immediately splashed cold water onto his

by

my god! Jasmine’s initial optimistic and pure worldview was on the verge of collapse. A military man’s torture methods

a few moments of internal debate, she returned to her room

Gwendolyn

sun rose, Cedrick woke up as if he had just drunk

few hours before he left

slumber, which was why she didn’t