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.

call connected quickly. “How rare for

with unmistakable urgency as she said, “Lenny,

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

my… A friend of mine has gone missing in these waters. Can I ask for your

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

Whitney really wasn’t in the mood for further conversation, so she ended the call.

was always the hardest part.

if Charles had evaporated into

thorough search of that sea

about Charles, Whitney lost all her appetite. She had noticeably slimmed

to the door, but she couldn’t eat it.

Whitney and pleaded, “Mrs. Newton, you really should eat something. If Mr. Newton returns and sees you like this, he will be

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

minute that passed, the anxiety in Whitney’s heart increased. She couldn’t pretend as if nothing had happened. “Isaac, can I be left alone,

state, Isaac sighed. It didn’t feel right for

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

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up and switched the video call

want Jasmine to also worry about Charles’

picking up the phone, Whitney smiled and said, “What’s up, Jasmine? Charles. and I are outside stargazing.”

a match made in heaven. Meanwhile, I’m still single. I envy you two. Indeed, a couple in

a bitter smile, Whitney said, “Our signal here isn’t very good. If there’s nothing else, I’ll

Whitney didn’t wait for Jasmine to say anything

endure even a minute longer, she might not be able to

and stared the starry sky, murmuring

small fishing village at the edge of Chanaea’s border, a woman was taking care

handsome. Even with injuries on his pale face, he still looked

great.

man’s forehead to help cool him down. She had been taking care of him for

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

Because she knew

amazing if such a wonderful man

had to obey

her gaze in thought, a subtle murmur came from the man on the

hand, gently saying, “Are you awake?

cars, he slowly opened his

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