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.”

hand, entwining his fingers with hers. “Then we’ll go together.

enthusiastic she was, Cedrick found it impossible to deny her request. He was touched that his wife

left Valentino’s villa while holding

the entrance, Cedrick’s

center called him. “We got a situation, Mr.

Cedrick knitted his

was off by observing his expression. She

Investigation and entered the prison

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

smoke he exhaled clouded his expression, adding

him. “You’re a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick. Don’t you think I deserve an

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

the surveillance room with

investigating the matter, too.

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

back online, Xander had

since the moment he stepped in while

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

fists tightened as he gazed at

and sighed silently. She, too, had figured out who was

quiet, the

and inhaled deeply before casually releasing

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 more disobedient, do you think he won’t

his conversation with Valentino in his

the Federal Bureau of Investigation to visit Valentino, who had

had planted spies in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cedrick had conducted an investigation in the afternoon, and then Xander

suspected Valentino to be related to

he listened to Yael’s words.

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