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.”

entwining his fingers with hers. “Then we’ll go together. I can’t sleep alone anyway, so I may as well

her request. He was touched

villa while

arrived at the entrance,

called him. “We got a situation, Mr.

Cedrick knitted

observing his

hurried toward the Federal Bureau of Investigation and entered the prison cell where Xander

cell, Yael was casually sitting against the wall,

clouded his expression, adding

and Gwendolyn to approach him. “You’re a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,

down at Yael. “Impressive, Uncle Yael. To think your people infiltrated the

checked the surveillance room with Gwendolyn before visiting

was working overtime investigating

thirty minutes before Xander disappeared. They had forced all the surveillance cameras to shut down.

came back online, Xander had

countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the

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

he gazed at Yael wordlessly.

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

quiet, the atmosphere was

Cedrick’s rage and inhaled deeply before casually releasing

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

his conversation with Valentino in his bedroom.

the Federal Bureau of Investigation to visit Valentino, who had pretended to

an investigation in the afternoon, and then Xander was gone from his holding cell at night.

suspected Valentino to be related to Xander’s escape.

Cedrick remained silent as he

learned Dad’s version of the truth from him.” A mysterious