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.

don’t you? This is the latest anesthetic agent. You’re no match for me, Charles. The people of Chanaea. are just showy but useless. You all

was grating to the ears. Charles clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into

his flesh.

he could only gain

his

to save the man. Besides, he was likewise affected by the

mercy, leaving countless

before he suddenly sprinted toward it.

shots in quick succession. One of them

smashed the window using his momentum and jumped

the sea. He fell into the ocean

He got away!” Leonardo cursed, glaring at the broken

up, panic-stricken. “Boss, their men are here, and we’re no match for them. Do you want to leave now?

your

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

ten minutes after he had left, Charles’ men had taken over the villa completely and rescued the

man. He only detained half of the hostages in the villa, while the whereabouts of

injection that finally brought him back to clarity

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left by the window, anxiety showing on his face. He ordered loudly, “Immediately carry out a blanket search in this sea area!

“Understood!”

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

we couldn’t find Mr.

various forces intertwined, they dared not search for

be additional trouble if

that had already gone dim, consumed

positioning, and the system was installed on his phone and on him to triangulate his

a long time. Isaac could only temporarily confirm that Charles

anxiously racking his brain for a solution, a buzzing roar suddenly sounded

overhead.

private plane circling overhead. It seems to be looking for a place to

land. Remember not to be rude to the person on the

“Understood, Mr. Turner!”

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

the

to descend. Our plane is about to land,

airplane gradually descended. Suppressing the excitement within her. Whitney

I wonder if he ll be just as excited to see me

board brought Whitney’s suitcase over, smiling as she said, “It was

airplane’s cabin door opened, and someone came