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?”

from his gunshot wound. 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

no need for you to be so angry. It’s my own fault that

Cedrick remained silent.

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

off. He intends to get

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. Please help Xander,” Yael

such a minor family matter

leg. Is there really

Gwendolyn. That would be the second time he went against

to change my mind regarding this matter. Besides, Grandpa, what you heard from

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

did not want to continue listening to 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

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

go to prison. Cedrick is trying to

flustered

respectful and appeared to be a dutiful grandson, it would be almost impossible for him to change his

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

his grandfather and aggravate his cough. As the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering, Cedrick could not bring himself to tell him what Xander had

felt hopeful once

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

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

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

chose to ignore him despite hearing his words clearly. Bypassing Yael and Xander, who was still kneeling on the floor, Gwendolyn walked toward Valentino