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?”

Xander knelt down next to the old man’s bed and said in a tearful voice, “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t know 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

heart ached. “Is your injury serious? Cedrick, there’s really no need for you to be

Cedrick remained silent.

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

please save me. I’ve realized my mistake, but Cedrick is not willing to let me off. He intends to get me a ten–year sentence in a high–security prison. Grandpa, my life

is firm. He’s currently the head of the family. He’s not going to listen

family matter would blow up and turn into something

in the leg. Is there really a need to send him to prison?

his grandfather’s wishes, except for matters related to Gwendolyn. That

this matter. Besides, Grandpa, what

that simple! Cedrick, the fact is that you just don’t like me, and that’s why

there’s no room for negotiation. I will sort out the relevant evidence and hand it over to the

looking rather pale due to the loss of blood from his wound. Faced with Cedrick’s unyielding attitude,

go to prison. Cedrick is

flustered that he started

better. Although he was respectful and appeared to be a dutiful grandson, it

you really have to be so ruthless toward your own family? Since I am fine now, there’s no need to punish him so harshly. Cedrick, just

cough. As the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering, Cedrick could not

to be relenting, Xander felt hopeful once more. Yael also heaved a sigh

in the master bedroom began to change subtly,

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

countenance at that moment, he murmured through gritted teeth. “Why are you interfering?

Xander, who was still kneeling on the floor, Gwendolyn walked toward Valentino and stopped next to his