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 join

He was touched that his wife was willing

villa while holding

they arrived at the entrance, Cedrick’s phone rang.

Bureau of Investigation’s detention center called him. “We

hearing that, Cedrick

Gwendolyn knew something was off by observing his expression. She exchanged a glance with him.

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

the dark cell, Yael was casually sitting against the wall, smoking.

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

thought to 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 you think I deserve an explanation as to why your organization

at Yael. “Impressive, Uncle Yael. To think your people infiltrated the Federal Bureau of Investigation and silently

room

was working overtime investigating the

Federal Bureau of Investigation’s surveillance room thirty minutes before Xander

the cameras came back online, Xander

was present on Cedrick’s countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the hostility in his heart.

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

fists tightened as he gazed

who was standing behind Cedrick, noticed his clenched fist and sighed silently.

was quiet, the

rage and inhaled deeply before casually

the person who caused your parents’ accident to pay a terrible price, but he 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 and

he recalled his conversation with Valentino in his bedroom.

of Investigation to visit Valentino, who

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

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

as he listened

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