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…”

men exchanged awkward 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

documents in the men’s hands and held out his hand for them. “Give

these documents.

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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for you to brief him. He’s perfectly capable of reading the report on his own. I’m not interested in

no way

want to listen to any more excuses or justifications. “Just give me

choice but to hand over the documents to

get out

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

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

up with Cedrick lately? Logan sent a nice invitation card, and yet, he refused to show up. Well, today, I’m here to invite him

the

and headed

saw Asher approach. He smiled mischievously and said, “Hey! What

the flu and also has a fever now. Gwenny

so that’s why.” Yael nodded

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.

to finish speaking. Then, he flashed a fake smile at Asher and replied rather hypocritically, “Although Cedrick is always hiding from his family, I understand the situation is rather crazy. I’m sorry you got caught up in

him and made

seriously ill, please let us come in. There will be a family luncheon at noon today

his little speech, Yael turned and winked at the men he had brought with

moved into formation but were blocked by Harrick Villa’s

men tried to force their way into

slipped his hands into his pocket and said in a firm voice, “Mr.

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

that I’m an outsider.” Asher sneered. “However, Cedrick is engaged to my sister. My soon–to- be brother–in–law knows that he must

himself, Asher spoke up again. “You know very well whether

“Asher, this matter…”

It was clearly written on his face that he was not interested in entertaining them any

not angry,

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