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.

for you

unmistakable urgency as she said, “Lenny, can I

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

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

“All right, send me his name and photo. I’ll have someone keep an eye

wasn’t in the mood for further conversation, so she ended the

wait was always

days passed, and It was as if Charles had evaporated into thin air without a

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

lost all her appetite. She had noticeably slimmed down over

housekeepers delivered the food to the

really should eat something. If Mr. Newton

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

that passed, the anxiety in Whitney’s heart increased. She couldn’t pretend as

It didn’t feel right for him to stay any longer, so he turned

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

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up and switched the video

to also worry about

smiled and said,

that so? 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 couple in love is just different.” Jasmine’s tone was a

here isn’t very good. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up

Jasmine to say anything else and hung up

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

gaze and stared the starry sky, murmuring softly, “Where

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

strikingly handsome. Even with injuries on his pale

great.

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

gun, and some sort of computer chips on

lying on the bed. Because she knew his identity, she

wonderful man could become hers, after

she had to obey

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

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

reached Charles’ cars, he slowly opened his eyes, dazed. His

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