Chapter 494 Enjoy Yourself
Wooing My Ex-Wife
In response, Charles shook his head. âDonât. Itâll rouse Charlesâ suspicions. Besides, these are external wounds. I can endure the pain for a few days. Once I leave the interrogation room, Iâll have them treated properly.â
He seems to be holding on, as expected of someone who went through tough training before. Instead of insisting on Charlesâ treatment, Cedrick said, âAll right. In that case, Iâll leave a first-aid kit in the room so you can tend to your own wounds.â
Nodding, Charles recalled Gwendolyn and lowered his eyes. âDid Gwen ask you to rescue me?â
Glimpsing at him, Cedrick answered, âNo. Sheâs resting at home because she is exhausted. Hence, she doesnât know what happened to you yet.â
âExhausted? Is she feeling unwell?â Charles promptly lifted his eyes in a panic.
Cedrickâs eyebrows furrowed imperceptibly while he stared at Charles. âNo. Itâs a private matter between a married couple. Do you have to ask about that?â
Realization dawned on Charles before he lowered his eyes again and tightened his fist. âHow⦠How are you and Gwen doing this past year?â
Very good,â replied Cedrick.
Nico added, âCedrick bequeathed her all of his assets, making her the richest woman in the city. In fact, he didnât allow Gwendolyn to cook in the kitchen even once after they got married. Also, because Gwendolyn doesnât like anyone else disturbing them, they donât hire housekeepers. There was a time he was responsible for doing the chores, preparing the meals, tending to the babies, and even taking care of Gwendolyn during her postpartum confinement. While he wasnât doing those, he handled matters related to Jenson Group and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Basically, he took care of everything inside and out of the house by himself. Later on, Gwendolyn hired a nanny to care for the babies because she pitied him.
Grinning, he continued, âIâm truly impressed by him. If it were me, I doubt I couldâve pulled it off as well as he did.â
Charles listened to Nicoâs words quietly and was relieved. âThatâs good. Since you snatched her away from me, you should treat her as best as you can for the rest of your life. If you break her heart, Iâll do whatever it takes to seize her back.â
Upon hearing that, Cedrick scoffed coldly, âThatâll never happen. Besides, she was always my woman, while you were the one who tried to steal her away from me.â
Then, the two men stared at each other fiercely.
While they were no longer hostile toward each other, it didnât mean they became best buddies. None of them spoke a word as though they were both thinking about different things.
Sensing that the atmosphere in the car was growing tense, Nico coughed twice. âWeâve arrived at the interrogation room.â
The interrogation room located on the outskirts of Salinsburgh was a very well-hidden location.
Nico cuffed Charles again and escorted him out of the vehicle.
Meanwhile, Cedrick tidied his collar and marched forward.
The captain of Team Nine, Jasper, was already waiting around fifty meters in front of the interrogation room with a few soldiers When Nico saw them, he stopped holding Charlesâ arm and dragged the latter forcefully. âYouâre an animal. Charles! How dare you try to bite me. Today, Iâll torture you until you shed two layers of skin!â
The look in Charlesâ eyes turned frigid. While he was still weak, his demeanor remained unyielding After Jasper saw the trio, he dashed toward Cedrick and bowed politely. âGreetings, Mr. Jenson.â
He remained unmoved for two seconds and thought it was quite awkward not to present anything in his hand. Thus, he speedily removed a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and offered one to Cedrick. âD you for your hard work. Mr. Jenson. Itâs not common that you personally apprehend a criminal. W you like a puff?â
Instead of accepting the cigarette, Cedrick glanced at him and questioned, âWhat are you doing here Donât you have matters to tend to in the bureau? Are you that free?â
Fearfully, Jasper lowered his head further. âMr. Craig asked me to come. He said he was worried Charles wouldnât obey you and asked me to monitor him, Mr. Jenson.â
Annoyed, Nico spat, âStep out of my way. Whoever I apprehend has nothing to do with you.â
âYes, yes. Youâre right, Nico. Since everythingâs under Iâll take my leave now, Mr. Jenson.â
Cedrick eyed Jasper coldly without saying anything, seemingly agreeing that the latter was correct.
In response, Jasper extended his cigarette box to Nico.
However, Nico just scoffed arrogantly.
Great, he didnât even bother acting nice to me. Jasper thought as he returned the box to his pocket.
As he walked past Charles, he halted his steps and informed, âMr. Craig asked me to pass the following message to you. If you donât want to experience more pain, youâd better be honest about your illegal crossing of the national border. If you hide anything and say things you shouldnât, Iâll cleanse the Newton family.â
Narrowing his eyes, Charles stared at Jasper and spotted the threatening look swirling in the latterâs eyes.
âGet out of here. You donât get to intimidate the felon I apprehend!â Incensed, Nico kicked Jasperâs butt.
âScram! If you anger Mr. Jenson, your punishment will be more than just a kick!â
Jasper nearly leaped in response to the kick. Hissing, he rubbed his buttock and bolted away with his men.
After he left, Nicoâs subordinates promptly surrounded the interrogation room. Some had even changed into camouflage uniforms and hid themselves several hundred meters away.
The heavy door to the interrogation room was opened.
As Charles swept his gaze past the horrible torture device on the wall, he sighed. âTo think there would come a day when this room is the safest place for me to stay in.â
Nico grinned. âTrue. After all, youâre a frequent guest here. The tools on the walls are your old friends. I bet itâll be quite a unique experience to sleep with them tonight.â
âIndeed it will.â Turning to Nico, Charles suggested, âHow about I ask Mr. Jenson to let you stay here as well so we can share this experience together?â
Nicoâs countenance darkened. He wanted to refute Charles, but he secretly glimpsed at Cedrick first.
Then, he changed his tune. âForget about it. I canât enjoy something like this. Besides, I have someone waiting for me at home. If I donât go back, sheâll throw a fit.â
Both of them took a step back and avoided an argument.
Cedrick waved at the men outside.
A few soldiers expeditiously brought a few thick mattresses into the room. Additionally, they brought fruits, snacks, high-quality cigarettes, a new phone, several sets of new clothes, and a fully stocked first-aid kit for Charles.
Soon, the interrogation room was filled to the brim, looking quite comfortable.
Wow, Cedrick has taken my matter very seriously. Charles scanned his surrounding. âThanks.â
No expression was spotted on Cedrickâs countenance. âConsider this a thank-you gift from Gwendolyn and me. Thereâs no need to express your gratitude toward me.â
Charles lowered his head to hide the unusual look in his eyes. The gift I want isnât these trinkets. Based on what I know about his temper, hell only get warier if I tell him what I want directly. Although, thereâs a chance he will grant me my wish when the time comes.
After collecting himself, he stared at Cedrick again and stated, âItâs been days since Iâve returned to Salinsburgh, Mr. Jenson. Iâve yet to meet yours and Gwenâs babies yet. Once this matter with Craig is over, can I visit them in Harrick Villa? 1⦠would like to be their godfather.â