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.

rare for

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

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

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

to comfort. “All right, send me his name and photo. I’ll

longer but Whitney really wasn’t in the mood for further

wait was always

was as if Charles had evaporated into thin air

resources, conducting a thorough search of

her appetite. She had noticeably

delivered the food to the

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

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

the anxiety in Whitney’s heart increased. She couldn’t pretend as if nothing had happened. “Isaac,

sighed. It didn’t feel right for

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

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switched the video

want Jasmine to also worry about

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

I’m still single. I envy you two. Indeed, a couple in love is just different.”

said, “Our signal here isn’t very good. If

Jasmine to say anything else and hung

had to endure even a minute longer, she might

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

edge of Chanaea’s border, a woman was taking

with injuries on his pale face, he still looked

great.

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

chips on him. She placed them. all on the

lying on the bed. Because she knew his identity, she couldn’t help but

a wonderful man could become hers,

to obey a certain

thought, a subtle murmur came

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

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

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