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.

quickly. “How rare for you to

as she said, “Lenny, can I ask a favor?”

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

Muprary, and my… A friend of mine has gone missing in these waters. Can I ask for your help to

his name and photo. I’ll have someone keep an eye out for him. Don’t worry.”

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

always the hardest part.

Charles had evaporated into thin

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

any news about Charles, Whitney lost all her appetite. She had noticeably slimmed down over the past few

to the door, but she

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

work, Isaac. Don’t

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

feel right for him to stay any longer, so he turned around

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

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the video call to voice answer.

didn’t want Jasmine to also worry about Charles’ disappearance.

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

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 she meant

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

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

a minute longer, she might not be able to hold back her

her gaze and stared the starry sky,

a woman

strikingly handsome. Even with injuries on his pale face, he

great.

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

sort of computer chips on him. She placed them. all on the table next to him.

Because she knew his identity,

a wonderful man could become

she had to obey a certain

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

gently saying,

cars, he slowly

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