Chapter 491 New Interrogation

The Newton residence was the only one still buzzing with activity deep into the night.

Karl had asked for a doctor from the A&E department to come.

Charles body was covered in blood, and he seemed severely injured. However, he was whipped by a cane, so his injuries were only external, not internal

Methodically, the doctor cleaned the bloodstains with saline water before applying medicine to the wounds. He then bandaged grave wounds and inserted an anti-inflammatory pill into the mouth of the

Charles.

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Even though Charles wasn’t fully conscious, he never said anything that would disadvantage his situation. After the treatment was done, the doctor left.

Jasmine sat next to his bed and sobbed “Why did you do that right after you returned here, Charles? Are you truly willing to toss away your life for Gwendolyn?”

While she wasn’t sure of the details, she did receive a general summary of the situation from Gwendolyn. Hence, she more or less guessed why Charles tried to steal Karl’s keys.

Charles was in so much pain that he couldn’t move from his bed. Weakly narrowing his eyes, he turned his sight toward the white curtain with pursed lips. Yes, I was willing to take the risk for Gwendolyn. However, she’s not the sole reason I’m doing this. There’s something new I want to try getting my hands on.

Meanwhile, Jasmine continued to weep as she watched him lost in his thoughts.

Too many things had happened in a relatively short period, which was why she had gotten gloomy and cried more times than in the past years combined.

“You should rest, Jasmine. I’m fine.” Charles looked pale and closed his eyes tiredly.

“Okay. You should sleep early, Charles. I’ll find a way to plead Craig for mercy on your behalf.” Upon finishing her sentence, Jasmine left the room.

The pain and exhaustion were so overwhelming that Charles fell asleep shortly after.

A few hours later, he was woken up by a bodyguard. “You should wake up. Mr. Charles. Mr. Craig is inviting you to the garden.”

to open his

sit up

his lips curved upward mockingly. While I survived last night’s ordeal, today’s new torture and interrogation have barely

of leaving

bodyguards took stretched his wound, agonizing

floor, so

bodyguards then dragged him to the pebbled path in the

as his head collapsed on the ground. The bodyguards had to force him. to sit straight “Mr. Craig said that if you’re willing to admit your wrongdoing and tell him where the stolen item is hidden, you’ll be

his fists, Charles took a deep breath and straightened his back under the bodyguards

waking up and dressing up was visit Charles’ room to check up

no one was inside. Even the bed

asked in a panic, “Where’s Charles? Where did he go?”

in the garden,”

bolted downstairs. Just as she exited the building, she saw Charles’ face

point in meeting with Mr. Craig, Ms. Jasmine. Mr. Charles losing the key and the item on the top floor isn’t a small matter. Mr. Craig won’t release him until the truth is revealed.”

loss for what to do next. “What do I do, then? What will

garden until the evening without receiving any food or water as long as he refuses to reveal the location of the stolen item. He’ll be punished in the ancestral hall again if he still doesn’t divulge that information during the night.”

stared at him in shock. She didn’t expect Craig to be that merciless. “It’s not even confirmed that Charles is the culprit! How can Craig do this? Charles was so badly injured yesterday. There’s no way

speak the truth as soon as possible, Ms. Jasmine. You should also

sentence, he left.

affixed on Charles while she felt

bear the pain any longer and dropped to the ground. The bodyguard next to him immediately splashed cold water

lifted by the two bodyguards again

man’s torture methods are terrifying… I doubt I

moments of internal debate, she

that moment, Gwendolyn was still resting.

the sun rose, Cedrick woke up as if he had just drunk a can of energy drink

lasted for a few hours before he left to take a shower.

she didn’t hear

stepped out of the bathroom,

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