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?”

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

injury serious? Cedrick, there’s really no need for you to be so

Cedrick remained silent.

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

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

that, 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 persuade him to change his mind, Dad.

family matter would blow up and turn into something so

You’ve already shot him in the leg. Is there really a need to send him to prison? It’s better for us to settle our family matters in private. It won’t be nice if word gets

related to Gwendolyn. That would

mind regarding this matter. Besides, Grandpa, what you heard from Xander and Uncle Yael is their

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

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

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

to go to prison. Cedrick is trying to ruin

was so flustered that he started

to be

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

man had just regained consciousness and was still

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

in the master bedroom began to change subtly,

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

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

clearly. Bypassing Yael and Xander, who was still kneeling on the floor, Gwendolyn walked toward Valentino and stopped next