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.

the call connected quickly. “How rare for you to call

voice was tinged with unmistakable urgency as she said, “Lenny, can I

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

gone missing in these waters. Can I ask

photo. I’ll have someone keep an eye out

them chatted a little longer but Whitney really wasn’t in the mood for

always the hardest

Charles had evaporated into thin air without a trace.

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

appetite. She had noticeably slimmed down over the past

the door, but she

you really should eat something. If Mr. Newton returns and

ahead with your work, Isaac. Don’t worry about me. Finding

pretend as if nothing had happened. “Isaac, can

Whitney in that state, Isaac sighed. It didn’t feel right for him to stay any longer, so he turned around and left

closed, Jasmine’s video call came

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switched the video call to voice answer.

to also worry about

said, “What’s up, Jasmine? Charles. and I are outside

I’ve heard that the sky in Muprary is very beautiful. You and my brother are a match made in heaven. Meanwhile, I’m still single. I envy you two. Indeed, a

isn’t very good. If

speaking, Whitney didn’t wait for Jasmine to say anything else and hung up

a minute longer, she

her gaze and stared the starry

at the edge of Chanaea’s border, a woman

Even with injuries

great.

the man’s forehead to help cool him down.

a cell phone, a gun, and some sort of computer chips on him. She

on the bed. Because she

be amazing if such a wonderful man could become hers,

had to obey

gaze in thought, a subtle murmur came from the man on the bed, his fingers twitching

quickly grabbed his hand, gently saying, “Are you awake? Please wake

cars, he slowly opened his eyes, dazed.

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