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…”

been Mr. Jenson who makes the decisions regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Besides, this is a top–secret matter. Just let

He glanced at the documents in the men’s hands and held out his hand for them. “Give me those documents. I’ll

about these documents. We

Asher frowned in displeasure.

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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 documents. Do you doubt

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

any more excuses

choice but to hand

get out

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

the second son of the Jenson family. He had brought his

and yet, he refused to show up. Well, today, I’m here to invite

the

and headed

and said, “Hey! What is the eldest son of the

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

why.” Yael

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 excuses to avoid

is here. Don’t speak

Cedrick is always hiding from his family, I understand the situation is rather crazy.

at him and made no reply

let us come in. There will be a family luncheon at noon today at the Jenson residence. As the head of the family, Cedrick

speech, Yael turned and winked at the men

into formation but were

into the villa and were

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

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out, “Asher, this is the Jenson residence! You are not

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

himself, Asher spoke up again. “You know very well whether or not Cedrick really wants to see you.

“Asher, this matter…”

or justifications. It was clearly written on

was not angry,

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