The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 333 Asking About Cedrick

The bitterness in Cedrick’s mouth was so thick that he could not even speak. He downed a whole glass of water before the bitterness subsided.

After taking the medicine, he felt drained. He collapsed against the bed frame. His eyelashes fluttered as his entire body trembled. He felt weak.

Treyton tucked the quilt around him. He rolled up his own sleeves to show Cedrick the red marks on his

arm.

“Look at this! I suffered on your behalf! My arm is all swollen.”

Then, he remembered that Cedrick’s eyes could not see. So, he grabbed Cedrick’s hand and ran his fingers along his arm for him to feel the bumps and cuts.

“Feel it! My arm is so swollen! So, please feel sorry for me, and stop causing any more trouble!”

Without any hesitation, Cedrick withdrew his hand swiftly and declared, “I’m not in the habit of touching

men.”

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Treyton laughed and countered in a teasing tone, “So, you’re in the habit of touching women?”

“I will not touch any woman other than Gwenny.”

There was no doubt in his voice, and his jaw was stubbornly set. It was a serious proclamation.

Treyton nodded, satisfied with Cedrick’s answer. “I’m glad to hear that. You must remember that Gwendolyn is the treasure of our family. If you upset her or make her sad in any way, her two other brothers and I will not let you get away with it!”

Cedrick pursed his lips and smiled at Treyton’s impassioned proclamation,

Any mention of Gwendolyn invoked a great joy in him.

Meanwhile, downstairs, the men from the Federal Bureau of Investigation were halted by the guards outside the gates of the villa. They were surprised to see Asher appear.

“Why is Mr. Asher here? Where is Mr. Jenson?”

“He is down with flu and fever. I’m taking care of him on behalf of my sister. You can deal with me directly,” replied Asher with a rather bored expression.

“Uh…”

decisions regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Besides, this is a top–secret matter. Just let us

hands and held out his hand for them. “Give me those documents. I’ll pass it over

just about these documents. We must

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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capable of reading the report on his own. I’m not interested in the affairs of Federal Bureau of Investigation. Don’t

you. There’s no

to any more excuses or

pressured, the men had no choice but to

get out

and started walking back toward the villa, but before he had even taken two steps, another

of the Jenson family. He had brought his men

card, and yet, he refused to show up. Well, today,

at the

and headed back

when he saw Asher approach. He smiled mischievously and said, “Hey! What is the eldest son of the Harris family doing

flu and also has a fever

why.”

low voice, “With this weather, who’s not sick now? It’s just a minor illness. It’s not like he was bedridden! Grandpa just keeps making up excuses to avoid coming despite our repeated invitations.

Asher is here. Don’t speak

at Asher and replied rather hypocritically, “Although Cedrick is always hiding from his family, I understand

back at him and made no

will be a family luncheon at noon today at the Jenson residence. As the head of the family, Cedrick should be

speech, Yael turned and winked at

into formation but were

force their way into the villa and

in a firm voice, “Mr. Yael, what would

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could speak, Xander blurted out, “Asher, this is

brother–in–law knows that he must prioritize his health. You people, his so–called relatives, only care whether he is able to walk or not.

up again. “You know very well whether or not Cedrick

“Asher, this matter…”

did not want to listen to Yael’s excuses or justifications. It was clearly written

not angry,

with the Harris family, so he had no choice but to walk