To test his theory, Charles drove in the opposite direction according to the result he obtained.

Despite having the utmost trust in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s investigation skills and Cedrick’s discoveries, Charles wanted to test the reliability of Dark Netz’s information.

Moreover, the person who sold him the information provided detailed insight into Gwendolyn’s situation, compelling Charles to seriously consider its validity.

He yearned for a chance to be with her, if only once.

On the road, Charles couldn’t shake the thought of Gwendolyn’s smile. Despite the risks, he was determined to give it a try, even if it meant jeopardizing his own safety on this journey.

Charles’ heart raced, and he felt inexplicably nervous.

At the height of his sensitivity, his phone rang.

It was a call from Whitney.

After Gwendolyn’s disappearance, Charles had not returned to the Newton residence for many days.

Despite Whitney’s efforts to reach out through texts and calls, Charles never responded to any of them.

After the phone call ended, Charles’ scattered thoughts settled, and his determination to find Gwendolyn only intensified.

However, he received a call from Jasmine immediately after.

He chose not to answer the call either. Once the phone stopped ringing, the Bluetooth system in his car automatically played the voicemail.

Jasmine’s voice played through the voicemail, scolding, “Charles, where have you been? You just got married, but you left your wife alone at home and won’t return. No husband should behave like you.”

Her criticisms annoyed Charles slightly.

As Charles was about to reject the call, Jasmine continued, “Whitney is ill. She had stomach flu and was in loads of pain. Lucas and I sent her to the hospital for emergency treatment. She hasn’t been discharged yet and is still receiving an IV drip. Are you not going to visit her, Charles?”

She’s fallen ill? How did fall sick when she’s only been at home?

Charles stared ahead silently, but Jasmine’s words began to make him waver.

absence. It’s fine if you don’t care about sending your sick wife to

tightened his grip on the steering wheel and slowly pressed the brake. The luxury car

Undeniably, he hesitated.

his trip would be in vain, and the person who sold him the

the chance that the information might be true. It presented

possess her as his own.

the side of the road, giving himself a moment of respite,

it ended in failure, he believed

toward his arranged marriage with Whitney. Her illness made it all the more crucial

dusk approached, the red sky reflected off Charles’

Time was running out.

his grip before tightening them again, the

resolute decision. He slammed on the accelerator, his gaze filled with determination and

in Quawak, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s team wasted no time. They immediately launched a large-scale search operation in the

refused to remain idle and decided to search for the old

at the man’s residence, he was taken aback by the change in the old

man’s hunched back and limping gait remaining the same, his appearance and aura had undergone a noticeable

discreetly. With warmth and politeness, he inquired,

man tensed up when he heard

are you

“N-Nothing. I…”

forcefully

ground with a thud. He let out a pained howl, clutching his back in

sudden, the man hissed again, this time from the pain of having his beard forcibly

that an elderly man like you needs a fake beard? Maybe I should check if

Jenson. I was forced to do this!” the man

cold and indifferent expression, Cedrick narrowed his eyes and demanded, “Where

“Joe? Who’s that? I really don’t know

a murderous aura, Cedrick kicked the man’s

person you mentioned! Our boss, Hamish, left, and everyone else in Quawak was taken away. I was the only one left behind. I’ve never

was one step ahead

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