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.”

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

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

villa while holding

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

of Investigation’s detention center called him. “We got a situation, Mr. Jenson! Xander has escaped his prison

hearing that, Cedrick knitted

something was off by observing his expression.

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

cell, Yael was casually sitting against the wall,

expression, adding to the gloomy atmosphere in the

to approach him. “You’re a terrible

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 of

surveillance room with Gwendolyn before visiting Yael.

was working overtime investigating the

Investigation’s surveillance room thirty minutes before

cameras came back online, Xander had vanished from his holding

since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the hostility

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

as he gazed at

his clenched fist and sighed silently. She, too, had figured out

the prison cell was quiet, the atmosphere

ignored Cedrick’s rage and inhaled deeply before casually

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.

recalled his conversation

Federal Bureau of Investigation to visit Valentino, who had pretended to be sick,

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

else would’ve suspected Valentino to

silent as he listened to

learned Dad’s version of the truth from him.” A mysterious smile settled on Yael’s