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 you to call me. What’s

unmistakable urgency as she

“What’s wrong?”

you

for

A friend of mine has gone missing in these waters. Can I ask for your help to find

photo. I’ll have someone keep an eye out for him. Don’t

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

wait was always the hardest

if Charles had

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

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

housekeepers delivered the food to the door,

the worryingly thin Whitney and pleaded, “Mrs. Newton, you really should eat something.

her head. “You go ahead with your work, Isaac. Don’t

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

It didn’t feel right for him to stay

closed, Jasmine’s video

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the video call to voice answer.

want Jasmine to also worry about Charles’

smiled and said, “What’s up,

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

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

didn’t wait for Jasmine to say anything else and hung up the

a minute longer, she might not be

and stared the starry sky, murmuring softly,

a woman was taking care of a

injuries on his pale face, he still

great.

placing it back on the man’s forehead to help cool him down. She had been taking

computer chips on him. She placed them. all on the

on the bed. Because she knew his identity,

wonderful man could become hers, after

had to obey

thought, a subtle murmur came from the man on

gently saying, “Are you

her melodious voice reached Charles’ cars, he slowly opened his eyes, dazed. His vision somewhat blurry

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