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    Rather than arguing with her, Jonah provided an exnation. “It’s your first time in Jadeborough, and


    you’re unfamiliar with the area. Mr. Lund merely wants to ensure your safety, Ms. Harris.”


    Gwendolyn gave up trying to head out. She wasn’t in the mood to stroll around, let alone get to know


    Erihal better.


    Her immediate concern was when Charles would arrive. “When can I expect to meet your master?” she


    inquired.


    “I believe Mr. Lund will be here by the time you finish your lunch,” Jonah told her.


    He then nced at the two foreign bodyguards behind him, who stepped forward to search Nico’s


    body.


    Nico tensed up warily. “What do you want?”


    Gwendolyn took one step forward to block Nico before demanding, “What is this about? Does he not


    trust me? Is he afraid I will do something that could harm Erihal?”


    Jonah exined, “Ms. Harris, I hope you and your bodyguard will cooperate with us. Now that you’ve


    arrived in Erihal, we must check if you are in possession of restricted weapons and firearms.”


    has been checked before we boarded the ne. This is unnecessary,” Gwendolyn snapped coldly.


    “I’m sorry, but please cooperate with us.


    Jonah didn’t bother exining anymore as the two bodyguards stepped forward to search their bodies.


    They dared noty a hand on Gwendolyn as she was of the opposite sex, so they got a down.


    got a maid to pat her


    Naturally, they didn’t find anything. After ordering their suitcases to be opened, Jonah discovered a


    intricate ne model in Gwendolyn’s suitcase.


    As he was about to bend down and pick it up for closer inspection, Gwendolyn snapped, “Be careful!


    That’s a toy my brother gave me. It’s quite valuable. If you break it, even your employer wouldn’t be


    able topensate me, let alone you!”


    Jonah halted in his tracks and was forced to retract his hand.


    After searching their suitcases and making sure there weren’t any dangerous items, Jonah ordered the


    bodyguards to retrieve allmunication devices.


    All electronic devices, includingptops, Bluetooth earphones, recording pens, and any other electronic


    devices were confiscated. In the end, he even requested to confiscate Gwendolyn and Nico’s phones,


    as well as Nico’s electronic watch.


    Gwendolyn’s patience wore thin, and she red at him furiously. “Taking away my phone leaves me


    feeling insecure. Isn’t this going too far?”


    Jonah remained unfazed. He gave her a polite bow and said, “I’m sorry Ms. Harris, but we’re merely


    following orders. You can pose that question to Mr. Lund when he shows upter.”


    “Get out. I want to rest now.”


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    As they refused to budge, she didn’t bother being nice to them and told Nico to kick them all out.


    Nico then mmed the door shut.


    They silently stood behind the thin white curtains, observing the situation outside.


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    Outside the apartment, Jonah left two bodyguards to keep watch before leaving in the Bentley alone.


    Besides the bodyguards, there was also a maid sweeping the courtyard.


    When Gwendolyn was busy observing the people outside, Nico got to work.


    He skillfully checked below the tables, the corners of the bed, the tops of the lights, and the vases,


    eventually discovering three small listening devices. Carefully, he ced them on the coffee table.


    After surveying their surroundings, Gwendolyn closed and locked the window. Heading to the couch,


    she took a seat and picked up a listening device.


    “I can’t believe he’s resorting to such tricks. He’s even bugging my room! What a p*rvert. He’s nothing


    but scum!” Gwendolyn dered angrily, tossing the listening device away with force.


    Nico stopped her and retrieved the listening device.


    “Don’t throw it away just yet. I remember where they were nted. After we finish talking, I’ll put them


    back. Charles is smart but paranoid. Even if you try reasoning with him, and he agrees to stop bugging


    our room, he might find a way to continue spying on us in secret behind our backs,” Nico advised.


    Gwendolyn nodded and calmly gathered her thoughts. “Open the suitcase and find out how many


    things they confiscated.”


    Nico immediately brought her suitcase over.


    The bodyguards were thorough and careful. They confiscated everything except for the ne model


    Asher gifted her a while ago.


    Previously, Gwendolyn had underestimated the significance of the ne and had paid little attention to


    it. However, a few days ago, she discovered that it was actually a mini bomb capable of detonating


    under certain conditions.


    The shell of the ne model was constructed from a special material that could evade detection during


    security checks.


    This feat was easily aplished by Asher as he was known as the world’s best pilot.


    Gwendolyn gently rubbed her emerald ring and frowned, falling into deep thought.


    Nico sighed. “Other than the two weapons provided by Mr. Asher and Mr. Kieran, we don’t have


    anything else. I’m afraid we won’t be able to get the antidote by force. Without anymunication


    devices, we’ve lost all contact with Chanaea. Ms. Gwendolyn, what’s your n?”


    Gwendolyn fell silent for a long while. The trip was more difficult than she had imagined.


    Nevertheless, she was not one to back down when faced with difficulties.


    “There’s no need to be scared. Now that we’re here, we’ll make further arrangements after meeting


    Charles.”


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    Nico nodded and proceeded to share with her the details he had gathered about the royal family of


    Erihal during their journey.


    At the same time, night fell upon Salinsburgh, Chanaca, casting a shroud of darkness over the city and


    bringing about a tranquil stillness.


    Craig’s office in the Federal Bureau of Investigation was brightly lit.


    “Mr. Craig, Mr. Jenson has returned to the Jenson residence this afternoon, apanied by Mr. Kieran


    and Mr. Treyton from the Harris family…”


    d in his military uniform, Craig sat on his seat and listened to the report while smoking his cigar.


    “The Harris boys followed him to the Jenson residence? Did any of them get off the car along the


    journey?”


    His subordinate replied honestly, “No.”


    “That’s strange.”


    Craig put out his cigar nonchntly as he pondered over the matter. “What about Cedrick when he left


    theb?”


    “He was wearing a ck fur coat and sunsses, looking intimidating and handsome and usual.”


    Craig furrowed his brows and tapped on the desk impatiently. “I mean, his condition!”


    His subordinate trembled profusely as he tried to recall the scenario. “Mr. Treyton was helping him, and


    they were walking briskly. Mr. Jenson appeared to be in good condition.”


    “Help?” Craig swiftly caught the main point. A smile crept across his face as he ordered, “The more


    ordinary it appears, the more suspicious he is! Keep monitoring them closely. Dispatch a team to the


    Jenson residence under the pretext of delivering the monthly mission report. Try to arrange a meeting


    with him and gather information about his condition.”


    “Yes, Mr. Craig.”


    After his subordinate left, Craig put off his cigar as his gaze turned dark.


    Back at Harrick Vi, Treyton woke up in the middle of the night and got worried about Cedrick. Hence,


    he went to the master bedroom to check on thetter.


    Yawning, he rubbed his eyes groggily and scanned the room. Through the faint moonlight filtering in


    from the window, he noticed the bed in the master bedroom was empty.


    “Cedrick?”


    He jolted awake and turned on the lights to see Cedrick sitting on the balcony. Thetter remained.


    unmoving, wearing only a thin nightshirt.


    “What the f*ck? Why are you here watching the moon instead of sleeping? It’ste at night!”


    It’s winter, and the moon is nowhere to be seen. He can’t even see anything!


    Taiping down his anger, Treyton grabbed a cozy and thick bathrobe from the rack and strode out to put


    it over Cedrick.


    His lips had turned purple, matching the chilling cold that permeated his body. Yet, his expression


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    remained detached, as if he had grown numb to the frigid surroundings.


    If he wasn’t blinking asionally, Treyton would’ve thought he was dead.


    The more he pondered over Cedrick’s actions, the more furious he got.


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    “Cedrick, if there’s an award for the most annoying person, you’ll definitely win it! You’re seriously the


    bane of my life. I regret agreeing to take care of you!”


    Cedrick was gazing at the sky despite not being able to see anything.


    Ignoring Treyton’s fury, he stretched his fingers out of the balcony and took in the


    His voice was hoarse and weak as he asked, “Is it snowing out there?”


    Treyton rolled his eyes in disbelief. “It’s three in the morning! I can’t believe you in the mood to enjoy


    the snow out here.”