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.

intended targets included the Harris, Jenson, and Newton families—considering

words for some time. “After my meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud residence a

“Okay. Be careful!”

Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a sense of warmth spread

in his phone, reflecting on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn’t even updated her caller ID

returned to the conference room to continue the

a rush, and

Newton, I just met Mrs. Newton a while ago. She told me she needs to talk to

that Whitney wanted to talk

turned icy as he firmly responded, “No, I will not see her. We are currently at work, and she is not Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an

slightly.

Charles returned to his office and grabbed his jacket before taking

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

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

the opportunity to be the first to interview and report on

trapped amidst the crowd, unable

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

and ushered Charles past the yellow tape, allowing him

here? You’re not the boss of the Central Intelligence Agency now, so

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 undoubtedly be the prime suspect in the eyes of the Federal

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

in his pocket and trailed behind him leisurely but didn’t forget to observe

a gruesome tableau that spoke of 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 pristine

scene, his countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity of

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

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

where the bodies lay. “Did you find out what weapon

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