“No. This person is absolutely cunning. I set up a trap to lure him to appear, but little did I know he created a false identity and sent a substitute to meet me. In the end, his fake guy took his place in death.”

For a moment, both men were silent.

Apart from the sounds made by the humidifier and a soft, occasional hum by Benedict, the room was exceptionally quiet.

“So you secretly issued an arrest warrant to catch this crafty fellow.”

Charles could imagine how tense the situation was.

Cedrick sneered. His piercing gaze and overpowering aura could easily send shivers down anyone’s spine.

“Although he was not caught, I have a rough idea of his appearance. Once the arrest warrant is issued, his various actions will be restricted, and we’ll get him sooner or later.”

Charles nodded.

When he lifted his head, he was greeted by Cedrick’s bloodshot eyes. This case must have turned his world upside down.

Arching his brow, Charles uttered a rare word of concern, “Go and get some rest. I’ve got everything here.”

Cedrick’s lip curled upward. He clicked his tongue and left without saying a word.

Meanwhile, in the minimalist hospital lounge, a slim figure was sitting on the bed with her back facing the door. Her beautiful back was smooth and attractive. She had porcelain skin as white as snow.

The dim lighting cast a hazy glow on the voluptuous figure.

The moment Cedrick opened the door, he was greeted by such an enchanting scene.

Instantly, his mouth became dry. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he walked lightly across the room.

When he got closer, he saw some light red scars on her back that got him frozen there and then.

Jasper had only informed him that Gwendolyn had offered to be locked up in the basement in order not to let the enemies sense something amiss. Apart from that, no other details had been shared.

had seen her injuries, his heart throbbed

to her wounds. However, the angle made it very inconvenient for her to do it herself. She could not control how much force

brows and gasped in

“Let me do it.”

away what she was holding in hers. He put some ointment on his fingertips and gently applied the medicine

turned around and saw his slightly reddened eyes. She muttered, “It doesn’t hurt much, and I’m not as delicate as you think. It’s you

Cedrick’s forehead,

respond, and neither did

a while, he withdrew his hand and cleared his throat. “Done.” He kissed Gwendolyn’s forehead and added in a soft voice, “I’m heading

Gwendolyn nodded.

water

lay on the bed and

night, she felt a bit

But to her surprise, she grabbed nothing but

to her senses and realized that the other side of the bed was

taking a shower

Her eyes darted across the pitch-black room. After gradually getting used to the

called out

Cedrick responded in his usual gentle voice, but he did not

with a thin blanket and walked on the cold hospital floor

Cedrick did not respond.

did not expect him to stay up late and not get any rest

about

fluffy kitten, she buried her head in his sturdy chest and wrapped

on them, giving

injury so painful that you can’t sleep? Or did something happen at Broadbay Hill that I’m not aware of? Something’s off with you since we got down from the mountains. If you’re going to continue acting weird, should I get

hugged her waist gently and chuckled. “I guess

with Gwendolyn. He spread open his right palm, revealing

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