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.

included the Harris, Jenson, and Newton families—considering their status as the three most

meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud residence a

“Okay. Be careful!”

with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a sense of warmth spread through Charles’

phone, reflecting on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn’t

to the conference room to continue the

twenty minutes later, the meeting concluded in a rush,

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

wanted to talk about the horrible massacre of the Cloud

not see her. We are currently at work, and she is not Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an employee, still in her probationary period in

bowed slightly. “Got

his office and grabbed his

only to find the Federal Bureau of Investigation still meticulously collecting

two-meter radius, with officers stationed to guard the entrance. The area surrounding the Cloud residence was strictly cordoned off, preventing anyone from

had gathered, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be the first to interview

amidst the crowd, unable to

lost when his gaze fell upon Nico, who emerged from the Cloud residence and retreated to a

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

are you here? You’re not the boss of the Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important case doesn’t involve

the Newton family and my past as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, I will undoubtedly

put out his cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson is inspecting

his pocket and trailed behind him

the Cloud residence were stained with blood, forming a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific

from the Cloud residence using stretchers. One by one, the bodies were carefully carried out, leaving behind only patches of blood and pristine spots where the

mirroring the

surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud residence and

the incident happened last night, and the internal memory cards were taken away.

the bodies lay. “Did you find out what weapon

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