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…”

each other. “Mr. Asher, it has always been Mr. Jenson who makes the decisions regarding the Federal Bureau

held out his hand for them. “Give me

not just about these documents.

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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capable of reading the report on his own. I’m not interested in

not doubting you. There’s no way

to any more excuses or justifications.

men had no choice but to hand over the documents

get out of

turned around and started walking back toward the villa, but before he had even taken two steps, another commotion sounded at the

Yael, the second son of the Jenson family. He had brought his men with him. Xander, too,

Logan sent a nice invitation card, and yet, he refused to show up. Well, today, I’m here to invite him in person. If he

shouting at the guard, his voice

scowled and headed

and said, “Hey! What is the eldest son of the Harris family doing at

Cedrick caught the flu and also has a fever now. Gwenny is rather busy, so I’m here to help her take care

so that’s why.” Yael

Yael, protested in a 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

is here. Don’t

replied rather hypocritically, “Although Cedrick is always hiding from his family, I understand the situation is rather crazy. I’m sorry you

and made no reply to

continued, “If Cedrick is truly not that seriously ill, please let us come in. There will be a family luncheon at noon today at the Jenson residence. As the head of

Yael turned and winked at the men he had brought

moved into formation but

force their way into the villa and were

a firm voice, “Mr. Yael, what would you do

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blurted out, “Asher, this is the Jenson residence! You

engaged to my sister. My soon–to- be brother–in–law knows that he must prioritize his health. You people, his so–called relatives, only care whether he is able to

as he was about to defend himself, Asher spoke up again. “You know very well whether or not Cedrick really wants

“Asher, this matter…”

listen to Yael’s excuses or justifications. It was clearly written on his face that he was not interested in entertaining them any

not

want to start a feud with the Harris family, so he had no choice but to walk