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…”

looks with each other. “Mr. Asher, it has always been Mr. Jenson who makes the decisions regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Besides, this is a top–secret matter. Just let us come in and meet

and held out his hand for them. “Give me those

these documents. We must brief Mr. Jenson

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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of reading the report on his own. I’m not interested in the affairs of Federal Bureau of Investigation. Don’t worry about me peeking at the

There’s no way you’ll do such a

did not want to listen to any more excuses or justifications. “Just

but to hand over

out

villa, but before he had even taken two steps, another commotion

the Jenson family. He had brought his men with him. Xander, too, had come

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

the guard, his voice

and headed

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

and replied politely, “It’s been rather cold lately. Cedrick caught the flu and also has a fever now. Gwenny is rather busy, so I’m here to help her

so that’s why.” 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

here. Don’t speak

smile at Asher and replied rather hypocritically, “Although Cedrick is

merely stared back at him and made no reply to

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 the family, Cedrick should be

speech, Yael turned and winked

formation but were blocked by Harrick

into the villa and were electrocuted with

hands into his pocket and said in a firm voice, “Mr. Yael, what would you do if I refused to allow you to

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but before he could speak, Xander blurted out, “Asher, this is the Jenson residence! You are not family! Who are you

My soon–to- be brother–in–law knows that he must prioritize his health.

froze. Just as he was about to defend himself, Asher spoke up again. “You know very well whether or not Cedrick really wants to see you. Go on, then. I’m

“Asher, this matter…”

or justifications. It was clearly

was not angry, merely

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