The Ex and Her Riches

It was major news that Valentino had regained consciousness.

Without looking back, Cedrick left the ancestral hall with Nico at once and walked toward the master bedroom where his grandfather was.

As Yael also wanted to see Valentino, he quickly helped Xander up from the ground. However, Xander had been shot in the thigh and was unable to move at all.

Still trembling in pain, he said, “Dad, Cedrick is too ruthless. Not only did he set me up, but he even shot me so mercilessly. It hurts so much that it’s impossible for me to walk at all. Dad, take me back now. I need to get my wound treated.”

Yael let out a sigh and said astutely, “We can’t do that. Your injury is our best weapon. We have to let your grandpa see it.”

Xander immediately understood what his father meant. He gritted his teeth and headed up the stairs with Yael’s support.

Meanwhile, except for Kieran, who had been summoned by Gwendolyn to return to Mount Tranquil to accompany Inez, the entire Jenson family’s medical corps was stationed in the master bedroom.

Cedrick could hear his grandfather coughing when he was a few steps away from the door.

He immediately hastened his steps and sat at Valentino’s bedside. “Grandpa, how are you feeling? Is your head aching? Are you still feeling dizzy?”

Listlessly, Valentino replied, “I’m feeling much better. Cedrick, don’t worry. I’m old. It’s inevitable that I will fall sick and eventually die.”

“Grandpa, stop uttering nonsense. A blessed man like you will surely live a long life. You have to watch Benny and Zendy grow up.

The mention of his darling great–grandchildren made Valentino’s eyes light up. Being a part of their growing–up journey would indeed bring him great joy.

The two men continued chatting for a while until Yael and Xander appeared, disrupting the harmonious atmosphere in the room.

Noticing the bloodstains on his clothes and that he seemed to be injured, Valentino asked in concern, “Xander, what happened to you?”

that grapes and grapefruit cannot be consumed together with blood pressure medication. I really shouldn’t have asked you to eat more of those earlier today. It’s all my fault. Cedrick was so furious that he lectured me in the

need for

Cedrick remained silent.

the situation, Xander quickly moved forward with his knees on the ground and grabbed Valentino’s hand with his entire body shaking, showing how

He intends to get me a ten–year sentence in a high–security prison. Grandpa, my life

but his stance is firm. He’s currently the head of the family. He’s not going to listen to anything I say. You’re the only one who can

not expect that such a minor family matter would

who ate the wrong food. You’ve already shot him in the leg. Is there really a need to send him to prison? It’s better for us to

grandfather’s wishes, except for matters related to Gwendolyn. That would be the

change my mind regarding this matter. Besides, Grandpa, what

retorted, “It is actually that simple! Cedrick, the fact is that you just don’t like me,

his cousin’s pointless arguments. He said firmly, “Anyway, decision is final, and there’s no room for negotiation. I will sort out the relevant evidence and hand it over to the authorities. When your wound is almost healed, you can start making preparations to serve your time in the high–security

already looking rather pale due to the loss of blood from his wound. Faced with Cedrick’s unyielding attitude, he was scared out of his wits, and all color drained from

to go to prison. Cedrick is trying

flustered that

breathe better. Although he was respectful and appeared to be

own family? Since I am fine now, there’s no need to

the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering, Cedrick could not bring himself to

relenting, Xander felt hopeful once

as the atmosphere in the master bedroom began to change subtly, Gwendolyn’s sweet

wasn’t necessary. He is just going by the book, giving Xander what

and glared at Gwendolyn. Having sheer resentment for her beautiful countenance at that

clearly. Bypassing Yael and Xander, who was still kneeling on the floor,