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…”

“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 Mr.

expression remained unchanged. He glanced at the documents in the men’s hands and held out his hand for them. “Give me

not just about these documents. We must brief Mr. Jenson

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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

doubting you. There’s no way you’ll do

listen to any more excuses or

no choice but to hand over

out of

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

was Yael, the second son of the Jenson family. He had brought his men

today, I’m here to invite him in person. If he still refuses me, my father will

the guard,

scowled and headed back toward

said, “Hey! What is

cold lately. Cedrick caught the flu and also has a fever now.

why.” Yael nodded in

standing next to 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 speak

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

and made no reply to

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

speech, Yael turned and winked at the men he

into formation but

way into the villa and were electrocuted

casually slipped his hands into his pocket and said in a firm voice, “Mr. Yael, what would you do if

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this is the Jenson residence! You are not family! Who are you to act like

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

“You know very well whether or not Cedrick really wants to see you. Go on, then. I’m sure you

“Asher, this matter…”

excuses or justifications. It was clearly written on his face that he

was not angry, merely

Harris family, so he had no choice but to walk