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?”

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

really no need for you to be so

Cedrick remained silent.

grabbed Valentino’s hand with his entire body shaking, showing how terrified and

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

the family. He’s not going to listen to anything I say. You’re the only one

expect that such a minor family matter

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

his grandfather’s wishes, except for matters related to Gwendolyn. That would be the second time he went against the

Grandpa, what you heard from Xander

that simple! Cedrick, the fact is

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

with Cedrick’s unyielding attitude, he was scared out of his

go to prison.

flustered that he

better. Although he was respectful and appeared to be a dutiful grandson, it would be almost impossible for him to change his mind once he had made

so ruthless toward your own family? Since I am fine now, there’s no need to punish him so harshly. Cedrick, just listen to me this time and stop

the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering,

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

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

taken this step if it wasn’t necessary. He is just going by the book, giving

turned around and glared at Gwendolyn. Having sheer resentment for her beautiful countenance at that moment, he murmured through gritted teeth. “Why are you interfering?

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