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.”

together. I can’t sleep alone anyway, so I may as well

He was touched that

Valentino’s villa while holding hands.

arrived at the entrance, Cedrick’s phone

at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s detention center called him. “We got a situation, Mr.

Cedrick knitted his

his

entered the prison cell where Xander and Yael were held.

casually

smoke he exhaled clouded his expression, adding to the gloomy atmosphere in the cell.

perish together, and wordlessly waited for Cedrick and Gwendolyn to approach him. “You’re a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick. Don’t

stared down at Yael. “Impressive, Uncle Yael. To think your people infiltrated the Federal Bureau of

checked the surveillance room with

working overtime investigating

minutes before Xander disappeared. They had forced all the surveillance cameras

online, Xander had vanished from

was present on Cedrick’s countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing

know who did it,

fists tightened as he gazed at

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

was quiet, the atmosphere was tense,

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

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

he recalled his conversation with Valentino in his bedroom.

after Cedrick left the Federal Bureau of Investigation to visit Valentino, who had pretended to be sick, Xander disappeared.

investigation in

would’ve suspected Valentino to be related to Xander’s escape.

as he listened

bet you’ve learned Dad’s version of the truth from him.” A mysterious smile

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