The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 853 Shot And Jumped Into The Sea

Leonardo’s men had no disrespect for Charles’s men, provoking them repeatedly until they were wholly infuriated.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three gunshots rang out from downstairs, prompting Leonardo’s men to rush upstairs to report it.

“They injured our men, Boss!”

Upon hearing that, Leonardo immediately loaded his gun and snarled unceremoniously, “You’ve brought this upon yourself, Charles!”

In truth, even if Charles’s men hadn’t made the first move, they would still be accused of doing so because Leonardo had never intended to let Charles leave the place alive from the very beginning.

Of course, Charles was no pushover either. When they searched him, he had already moved. the gun he was carrying someplace else.

He exchanged a glance with Isaac. The latter immediately understood his meaning and tossed a small package over.

“Catch, Mr. Newton!”

Charles quickly assembled a handgun and engaged in a fight with Leonardo.

Both of them were seasoned martial arts practitioners who trained all year round. For a moment, it was impossible to determine the winner, let alone the person with the upper

hand.

After several rounds of punches and kicks, both of them sustained various injuries. Panting heavily, they separated temporarily.

A hint of admiration showed in Leonardo’s eyes. “I didn’t expect such a remarkable individual to exist in Chanaea. I’ve truly underestimated you.”

Charles didn’t bother wasting his breath with him but delivered another ruthless kick instead.

The longer he remained there, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.

However, he quickly noticed something amiss. Gradually, he felt a loss of strength, and his head began spinning.

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He instantly realized that Leonardo must have released a gas in the room that could anesthetize the senses.

change in his expression, Leonardo immediately sneered. “You feel it, don’t you? This is the latest anesthetic agent. You’re no match for me, Charles. The people of Chanaea.

the ears. Charles clenched his fists so

his flesh.

only gain fleeting clarity through pain.

made him lose his balance. His consciousness

men, Isaac couldn’t break free to save the man. Besides, he was likewise affected by the anesthetic and

gradually began to show Charles no mercy, leaving countless injuries on the latter.

window before he

One

but still, he smashed the window using his

villa overlooked the sea. He fell into the ocean and disappeared without a trace.

away!” Leonardo cursed, glaring

precise moment, his subordinate rushed up, panic-stricken. “Boss, their men are here, and we’re no match for them. Do you want to leave now? The luxury car for escape is already prepared in the

your

the gunshot wound inflicted by Charles where an intense pain radiated, Leonardo had no choice but to leave first despite

he had left, Charles’ men had taken over the villa completely and rescued the hostages

Leonardo was an extremely cunning man. He only detained half of the hostages in the villa, while the whereabouts of the other half remained

rescued. Isaat was given an injection

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stared at the fabric left by the window, anxiety showing on his face. He ordered loudly, “Immediately carry out a blanket search in this sea area! We must find Mr.

“Understood!”

sky gradually darkened. Charles’ men returned to the base and reported the situation in

couldn’t find Mr. Newton.”

an exceedingly chaotic country with various forces intertwined, they dared not search for Charles openly.

be additional trouble if they inadvertently angered

that had already gone dim,

system was installed on his phone and on him to triangulate his location at

been waterproofed, it couldn’t be immersed in seawater for a long time. Isaac could only temporarily confirm

he was anxiously racking his brain for a solution, a buzzing roar

overhead.

rushed in, saying, “Mr. Turner, there’s a private plane circling overhead. It seems to be looking

and guide the plane to land. Remember not to be rude to the person on the plane. As soon as

“Understood, Mr. Turner!”

Whitney was on the airplane, looking down at the mountain ranges below. She was thrilled, for the

now breathing the

I have received the command to descend. Our plane

excitement within her. Whitney patted her

to seeing him I wonder if he ll be just as excited to see

the ground, the flight attendant on board brought Whitney’s suitcase over, smiling as she

after she had finished speaking, the airplane’s cabin door opened, and someone came over to take Whitney’s