Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 664

Chapter 664 Friends Or Rivals

The men waited awkwardly outside the door for nearly an hour before Cedrick finally emerged, descending the stairs at a leisurely pace. He exuded confidence with every step he took.

All eyes observed him curiously as if he were a rare treasure.

He nonchalantly adjusted the cuffs of his shirt, exuding a sense of regality and dignity. Every movement he made radiated an extraordinary air of refinement.

Jasper and the others from the Federal Bureau of Investigation stifled their chuckles. Cedrick was truly a sight to behold.

Married men are just a different breed. They're just so self-assured!

Cedrick stopped by the front door and glanced at Channing who stood by the entrance. “Take good care of my wife. Make sure she eats well and sleeps well. If even a single strand of her hair is harmed, I'll make sure both you and your wife will face the consequences.”

Channing's breath hitched as he quietly cursed Cedrick's notorious reputation for being ruthless. The rumors are indeed true. He just intensified the gravity of Gwendolyn's threat tenfold.

Just the hostility in Cedrick's eyes was enough to send a shiver down Channing's spine. It was evident that Cedrick was serious about his threat.

“Don't worry, Mr. Jenson. I assure you that I will never let any harm befall Mrs. Jenson, even if it means putting myself at risk,” Channing assured with determination.

Satisfied, Cedrick averted his gaze and silently led the remaining six members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including Jasper and the trained canine, out of the forest.

As soon as the men were out of sight, Channing immediately released the news of Gwendolyn's kidnapping and declared his intention to kidnap Cedrick's son as well in an attempt to take revenge on Cedrick's entire family.

The news ignited a wave of excitement among the top players in the underworld. They were all thrilled by the development.

The underworld viewed their relationship with the Federal Bureau of Investigation like that of a predator and its prey.

Channing, a small fry, was bold enough to go against Cedrick, the long-time leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the biggest shark in the sea. Even if Channing were to fail, it was still an admirable effort.

However, while the entire underworld was buzzing with excitement over the news, the central figure of the story, Channing, arranged for housemaids and five-star chefs who were bound by strict confidentiality agreements, to serve them in the villa.

As Gwendolyn had been taken to the villa against her will, she had not brought any spare clothes or personal belongings. To accommodate her, Channing had no choice but to arrange ten sets of designer dresses and comfortable loungewear for her. He also prepared a set of skincare products, including a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer, ensuring she had what she needed for her personal care.

The collaboration with Cedrick had only just begun, and he had already spent over five hundred thousand.

Channing glanced at his account statement and sighed to himself, shaking his head. Looks like I've got myself involved with someone I shouldn't have.

Gwendolyn held a special place in Cedrick's heart. If Channing took good care of her, it would be expected and considered part of his job. There would be no special recognition or appreciation for it. However, if he failed in his responsibilities, he would face serious consequences.

Hence, he didn't really have a choice.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation closely monitored the developments in the powdered milk case. Whenever Cedrick identified a suspect, he would promptly inform Channing, who would discreetly gather information and deploy undercover police officers disguised as bodyguards to conduct a comprehensive investigation.

That very afternoon, Cedrick identified a major figure who was involved in black market business. He passed over the information to Channing.

However, negotiating and arranging a meeting would take some time.

Cedrick did not return to Harrick Villa that night. He felt an emptiness in his heart without his wife by his side.

Zendaya had Zoey, Nico, and Summer watching over her. Moreover, the security of the Jenson residence was at its highest, so there was nothing for him to worry about in that regard.

However, at the hospital, Charles was the only one watching over Benedict. Cedrick felt the need to head there to assist Charles.

After leaving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick drove straight to Grand Valley Hospital and headed directly to the pediatric ward.

Benedict's room had been tidied up. The director of the hospital had asked to meet Cedrick multiple times and apologize in person, but Cedrick declined each time.

When he heard footsteps approaching the hospital room, Charles, who was sitting by the baby's bed, immediately snapped his eyes to the door. He was on high alert.

Seeing that it was Cedrick, Charles stood up and asked impatiently, “How is Gwen? Why did you come alone? Did you not bring Gwen back with you?”

Not wanting to wake his godson, Charles lowered his voice and continued, “I don't want to lie to you. I have loved Gwen for more than ten years, and my feelings for her can't be easily extinguished.”

Cedrick lowered his gaze. His jet-black eyes were fixed on his wristwatch. He appeared calm and distant, and his emotions were carefully hidden.

In the silence of the night, Charles spoke candidly, “While I cannot erase my feelings for her, I know that I don't stand a chance. She loves you, and there's no place for me in her heart. All I want is just to be there for her whenever she needs me. I may have said that I wanted to fight with you for her affection, but deep down, I know it's a futile effort. I can't help my feelings, but I would never do anything to hurt Gwen or the two children. You can trust me on that.”

Cedrick remained quiet for a moment. Then, he scoffed and said, “Well, it seems you've finally come to your senses.”

“I had to try and fail before I could understand.”

Cedrick smiled, his expression softening.

Charles was now a much more decent man compared to his past self, who was scheming, obsessive, and would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Cedrick liked this version of him better, appreciating his new-found honesty.

“I hope you mean what you said tonight. Since we're now friends and you've become the godfather to Benny and Zendy, don't betray my trust. If you try to deceive me...”

Cedrick let his sentence trail off. He casually toyed with his watch, but his unspoken threat was clear and much scarier than any words that he could have said.

Charles acquiesced with a nod. Then, he mused speculatively, “Gwen is a skilled fighter, so if she was kidnapped, it must be because the kidnapper outnumbered her or she willingly allowed herself to be taken. You started investigating this matter in the morning and returned so calmly in the evening. That means, she must have let herself be taken, right?”

Cedrick raised his dark eyes to meet Charles'. “Since you've figured it out, you should know that I had no choice but to go along with her plans.”

“I've only analyzed the situation after I've calmed down and realized how composed you've been.”

Cedrick decided to let Charles in on the plan since he had already guessed the first half.

Charles listened attentively. The thought of how he had lost his cool earlier embarrassed him greatly.

“So, it seems the children will continue to be in danger until the culprits behind the milk powder case are caught. You and Gwen just focus on catching the bad guys. Don't worry about Benny; I'll keep an eye on him.”