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 was willing to accompany him so late at

Valentino’s villa while

they arrived at the entrance, Cedrick’s phone

center called him. “We got a situation, Mr. Jenson! Xander has escaped his

hearing that, Cedrick knitted his

by observing his expression.

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

cell, Yael was casually sitting against the wall,

clouded his expression, adding to the gloomy

approach him. “You’re a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick. Don’t

think your people infiltrated

surveillance room with

working overtime investigating the matter, too.

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

cameras came back online, Xander had

countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the

who did it, no? Is that so

tightened as he gazed at Yael wordlessly.

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

was quiet, the atmosphere

and inhaled deeply before casually releasing a

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

darkened as he recalled his

visit Valentino, who had pretended to be sick,

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

to be related to

silent as he listened to Yael’s words.

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