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.

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

“After my meeting concludes, I’ll pay

“Okay. Be careful!”

call concluded with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder,

had

gathered his thoughts, he returned to

minutes later, the meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles

while ago. She told me she needs to talk

clear that Whitney wanted to talk about the horrible

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 the logistics department. Please inform her to concentrate on her work and refrain from entertaining

slightly.

Charles returned to his office and grabbed his jacket before taking the

later, Charles reached the murder scene, only to find the Federal Bureau

the entrance. The area surrounding the Cloud residence was strictly cordoned off, preventing anyone from

reporters and members of the media had gathered, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be the

found himself trapped amidst the crowd, unable to

when his gaze fell upon Nico, who emerged

and ushered Charles past the yellow tape,

Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important

the Cloud residence, he maintained a calm demeanor while responding, “If the Cloud family truly 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

cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson is inspecting Jessamyn’s

a hand in his pocket and trailed behind him leisurely but

spoke of the horrific massacre that had occurred the previous

bodies with white cloths, preparing them for removal from the Cloud residence using stretchers. One by one, the bodies were carefully carried out, leaving

entered the scene, his countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity of the

both inside

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

where the bodies lay. “Did

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