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?”

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 of those earlier today. It’s all my fault. Cedrick was so furious that he lectured me in the

no need for you to be so angry.

Cedrick remained silent.

on the ground and grabbed Valentino’s hand

me. I’ve realized my mistake, but Cedrick is not willing to let me off. He intends to get me a ten–year

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,

minor family matter would blow up and turn

I was the one 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 settle our family matters in private. It

had always obeyed his grandfather’s wishes, except for matters related to Gwendolyn. That would be

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

Xander retorted, “It is actually that simple! Cedrick, the fact

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

loss of blood from his wound. Faced with Cedrick’s unyielding attitude, he was scared out of his wits, and all color drained from his face

want to go

flustered that

to be a dutiful grandson, it would be almost impossible for

said, “Do you really have to be so ruthless toward your own family? Since I am fine now, there’s no need to punish

and aggravate his cough. As the old man

be relenting, Xander felt hopeful once more. Yael also

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

taken this step if it wasn’t necessary. He

at Gwendolyn. Having sheer resentment for her beautiful countenance at that moment, he murmured through gritted teeth. “Why are you interfering? Just mind your

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