The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 854 Resembles Gwendolyn

Isaac hesitated, then sent someone to deliver Whitney’s belongings to her room before he explained the whole story to her.

When Charles jumped into the sea, all Isaac heard was the sound. He had no idea when Charles had jumped, let alone where Charles had been shot.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Newton. I was under anesthesia at that time. As for Mr. Newton… I’m not. sure about his condition.” Isaac lowered his head in frustration.

If he had been able to save Charles in time, everything would’ve been fine.

Whitney sat dazedly in the chair, completely at a loss.

She had thought that coming there would allow her to see the person she had been longing. for. Yet, reality dealt her a harsh blow. Not only did she not meet him, but his fate remained unknown to that day.

“Isaac, I want to go find him,” she said.

Seeing the red veins in Whitney’s eyes, Isaac knew she hadn’t been resting well the days.

past

few

“Mrs. Newton, now that Mr. Newton has gone missing, please stay here and rest. If you were to collapse again, I truly wouldn’t have the energy to cope.”

“All right.”

To avoid causing trouble for Isaac, Whitney had no choice but to sit down.

Nightfall came late in Muprary. The local time showed nine o’clock, yet it was only just getting dark.

Whitney sat by the window, remaining there for a full three hours.

Her phone suddenly vibrated. She quickly unlocked the screen, only to find out that the message was just an entertainment news update.

Feeling somewhat annoyed, she tossed her phone aside. Suddenly, it occurred to her that she could reach out to her friends there.

Even a dragon would find it hard to control a snake in its old haunt. Whitney had a friend working there whom she hadn’t contacted in a long time. Although she was not sure if they still remembered her, it was worth giving it a try

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After all, having someone familiar with Muprary assisting in the investigation would simplify things considerably.

Whitney quickly grabbed the phone she had tossed aside, found the person’s name, and dialed their number.

“How rare for you to call me.

with unmistakable urgency as she said, “Lenny, can

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

in Muprary, and my… A friend of mine has gone missing in these

spoke softly to comfort. “All right, send me his name and photo.

longer but Whitney really wasn’t in the mood for further conversation, so she ended the

always the hardest

and It was as if Charles had evaporated into thin air without

mobilized all of the Newton family’s resources, conducting a thorough search of that sea area, but still

She had noticeably slimmed

the door, but she couldn’t eat

you really should eat something. If Mr.

her head. “You go ahead with your work, Isaac. Don’t worry about me.

increased. She couldn’t pretend

Isaac sighed. It didn’t feel right for

closed, Jasmine’s video call came in unexpectedly Whitney quickly

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and switched the video call to

also worry

smiled and said,

and my brother are a match made in heaven. Meanwhile, I’m still single. I envy you two. Indeed, a couple in love is just different.” Jasmine’s tone was a bit sour, but

very good. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up

wait for Jasmine to say anything else and hung up

to endure even a minute longer, she might

lifted her gaze and stared the starry sky, murmuring softly, “Where are you?”

Chanaea’s border, a woman was taking care of a man who

injuries on his pale face, he still looked

great.

damp cloth, placing it back on the man’s forehead to help cool him down. She had been

of computer chips on him.

the handsome man lying on the bed. Because she

would be amazing if such a wonderful man could become hers,

she had to obey a certain someone’s orders.

in thought, a subtle murmur came from the

hand, gently saying, “Are you awake? Please wake

Charles’ cars, he slowly opened his

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