The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 763

After ending the call, Gwendolyn fell into deep thought before her computer before deciding to call Charles.

Having successfully completed his one-month assignment of cleaning the restroom, Charles had returned to Newton Group and was presently in a meeting.

His expression turned serious when his phone, set to silent mode, lit up, showing Gwendolyn’s name. Pausing the meeting, he excused himself and headed out to answer the call.

The higher-ups of Newton Group were left behind, baffled by his sudden exit.

“Gwen, why are you calling me at this hour? Is there an emergency?”

Gwendolyn told him sternly, “Something happened to the Cloud family. They have been wiped out. Do you know about this?”

Charles fell into a momentary silence. “I did come across the news this morning, but I didn’t delve into it. Is that the reason you called me?”

He quickly realized why she called. “Do you think I’m behind this?”

“The Cloud family was already on the brink of departing from upper-class society. Ignatius’ family had never had many enemies. The only recent conflict I recall was the one between you and Jessamyn.”

Charles listened to her silently before letting out a snort. “Is that why you’re suspecting me?”

Before Gwendolyn could reply, he added menacingly, “Gwendolyn, you think too highly of me. I’m not capable of killing over one hundred members of their family overnight. Even if I wanted to teach Jessamyn a lesson, I wouldn’t involve the others.”

Gwendolyn sighed. “I know it wasn’t you. I never suspected you.”

Charles’ expression relaxed slightly.

Gwendolyn’s analysis continued as she delved deeper into the topic. “I don’t believe it’s as straightforward as it seems. While the Cloud family may have experienced a downfall, they still wielded significant influence. If the culprit’s motive isn’t driven by a personal grudge against them, could it be that all the influential families in Salinsburgh are potential targets?”

As the gravity of the situation became apparent, Charles would undoubtedly be summoned for questioning by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The matter was serious, so Cedrick would need to personally handle it.

help but speculate whether the culprit’s intended targets included the Harris, Jenson, and Newton families—considering their status as the three most influential families in the

for some time. “After my meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud residence a visit and talk to

“Okay. Be careful!”

with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a

had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn’t even updated

thoughts, he returned to the

meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles left the

him and said softly, “Mr. Newton, I just met Mrs. Newton a while ago. She told me she needs to talk to you in

that Whitney wanted to talk about

at work, and she is not Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an employee, still in her

slightly.

his office and grabbed his

minutes later, Charles reached the murder scene, only to find the Federal Bureau of Investigation still meticulously

stationed to guard the entrance. The area surrounding the Cloud residence was strictly cordoned off, preventing anyone

awaiting the opportunity to be the first

found himself trapped amidst the crowd, unable to make

upon Nico, who emerged from the Cloud

discovered him and ushered Charles past the yellow tape, allowing him entry into the

the boss of the Central Intelligence

has no known enemies, then I am the last person who had a conflict with Ignatius. Given my role as the head of the Newton family and my past as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, I will undoubtedly be the prime suspect in the eyes of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They will summon me for questioning sooner or later, which

put out his cigarette. “Come on.

behind him leisurely but didn’t forget to

residence were stained with blood, forming a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific massacre that had occurred the previous night. The metallic tang of blood permeated the

He observed the police officers diligently covering the lifeless bodies with white cloths, preparing them for removal from the Cloud residence using stretchers. One by one, the bodies were carefully carried out, leaving behind only patches of blood and

countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity of the situation. Charles, too, adopted

the surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud residence and the surrounding streets?”

were destroyed before the incident happened last night, and the internal memory cards were taken away. We couldn’t

the bodies lay. “Did you find

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