The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 616 The Unexpected Truth

Valentino sighed. “Actually, he doesn’t know the entire truth. What he did was piece together different bits of information and he used that to threaten you. Only what I’m saying is the actual truth.”

Cedrick refused to believe a word Valentino said. “Take care, Grandpa. I still need to handle some things in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, so I’ll be taking my leave now.”

Then, he turned around to leave.

“Ced,” said Valentino. “They’re blood relatives. I don’t want to witness the persecution of my family members again before passing on. I hope to see the entire family living harmoniously with each other.”

Cedrick stopped in his track but didn’t turn back. He pondered Valentino’s words for a long while before he strode out of his bedroom.

He was still bothered by the revelation of the truth behind what had transpired years ago.

Gwendolyn just happened to descend downstairs and spotted him standing absentmindedly in the corridor. “How is Grandpa doing? Did the medical corps check up on him?”

“He’s doing fine,” replied Cedrick.

Gwendolyn instantly understood what he meant-Valentino was pretending to be ill. However, she was merely Valentino’s granddaughter-in-law, so she could only stay silent about the matter.

Putting his arm around her shoulders, Cedrick asked, “How are the children? Are they asleep?”

Gwendolyn nodded. “They cried for a bit when I went upstairs, but I only needed to comfort them for a while. They’re really well-behaved.”

A sigh of relief escaped Cedrick’s lips. “That’s good. Let’s go, then. I’ll send you back to Harrick Villa.”

Gwendolyn was confused. “You’re sending me home first?”

Cedrick glanced at the watch. Only an hour left until ten. “I need to deal with Uncle Yael and Xander and listen to what he has to say.”

hers. “Then we’ll go together. I can’t sleep alone

request. He was touched that his wife

Valentino’s villa while holding hands.

at the entrance, Cedrick’s phone rang.

Bureau of Investigation’s detention center called him.

hearing that, Cedrick knitted

observing his expression. She exchanged

and entered the prison cell

dark cell, Yael was casually sitting against the

he exhaled clouded his expression, adding to the gloomy

a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick. Don’t you think I deserve an explanation as to why your organization

stepped forward and stared down at Yael. “Impressive, Uncle Yael. To think your people infiltrated the Federal Bureau of Investigation and silently got Xander out

had checked the surveillance room with

was working overtime investigating

before Xander disappeared.

online, Xander had vanished from his holding

Cedrick’s countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the hostility in his

expression and laughed. “You already know who did it, no? Is that so hard

tightened as he gazed

was standing behind Cedrick, noticed his clenched fist and sighed silently. She, too, had figured out who was behind

quiet, the atmosphere was tense,

Cedrick’s rage and inhaled deeply before casually releasing a cloud

didn’t. Not only that, but he hid the truth. Why do you think he raised you? It’s because he feels guilty and he wants to raise an obedient heir personally. Now that you’re becoming more

his conversation

Cedrick left the Federal Bureau of Investigation to visit Valentino,

an investigation in the afternoon, and then Xander was

would’ve suspected Valentino to be

silent as he listened to Yael’s

truth from him.” A mysterious smile settled on