Chapter 496 The Key Is Found

The two bodyguards, with visible injuries and limping, returned fromvHarrick Villa and knocked on the door of Craig’s study in the Newton residence.

“Come in.” Craig called out.

The two men supported each other as they entered the room.

Craig, deeply engrossed in reviewing documents, suddenly noticed their unusual state and furrowed his brows in confusion.

“What happened? Where’s Jasmine?”

“Ms. Jasmine is staying at the Jenson residence. She’s not coming back, Mr. Craig.”

Craig set his pen down and raised an eyebrow with amusement. “Well, that’s good. Then why are you two here instead of following her? Why did you come back?”

The bodyguards wore pained expressions. “We were forcibly driven away by Mrs. Jenson and then beaten. up by Elven and a few others. They said we had to get out of there immediately.”

Crack!

A teacup flew and shattered at their feet.

The sound of shattering porcelain reverberated in the air, and an aura of tension filled the air.

“Useless fools, get out!”

Every fiber of Craig’s being radiated anger. He massaged his temple to ease the throbbing pain.

Jennifer is tightly controlled, while Jasmine’s naivety proves to be more of a liability than an asset. This is such vering matter!

Feeling exasperated, he pulled open a drawer and retrieved a transparent crystal.

Taking a deep breath, he inhaled the crystal’s potent fragrance, seeking solace in its nerve-stimulating properties.

A loud knock rasped against Craig’s door once again.

He carefully placed the crystal back into the drawer before Karl, the butler, entered the room.

Karl walked up to Craig respectfully and placed an item on his table.

his gaze and saw that it

was the key he had given to

did you

the bushes. Only a small golden edge was visible. That’s why

the key, his fingers became

The Key Is Found

carefully examined the soil, finding solace in the pleasant stimulation from the crystal. It also

why don’t you

and accidentally bumped into me. I suspect

and methodically analyzed the

to hide it, he would have buried it much deeper, making it unlikely to be found for a year or two. Therefore, it appears his initial plan was to return the key discreetly. However, when he realized I knew something was up, he grew

right.

a sinister and chilling laugh, his eyes growing cold

prompting him to sweep everything off his desk. He sent papers and even the computer crashing

“Charles Newton! That bast*rd!”

had taken the key and stolen the serum from the top

no doubt that he had conspired with Gwendolyn to plot

of the serum falling into Cedrick’s hands sent shivers down his spine. The consequences.

fury, Craig’s rationality was obliterated, leaving him with an overwhelming desire to dismember Cedrick,

the avalanche of toppled documents as he took

down. There must be

semblance of composure, Craig dialed Jasper’s number without

room. There are also twenty soldiers stationed

out a

meant to discipline Charles but

Cedrick knows Charles stole the key. The serum on the top floor should be with Cedrick now. The illegal crossing was just a carefully staged

low, chilling voice to Jasper. “Continue to keep a close watch. If there’s anything

“Yes, Mr. Craig.”

hanging up. Craig opened the drawer

bullets, chambered a round, and pressed the barrel against his own forehead. A sardonic smirk played upon his

was shocked

are you doing? Please don’t act impulsively! It’s not the

from his

Only defeated and desperate individuals take that route. The situation hasn’t reached

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