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.

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

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

“Okay. Be careful!”

concluded with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a sense

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

returned to the conference room

the meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles left

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

wanted to talk about the horrible massacre of the Cloud

expression 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 employee, still in her probationary period in the logistics department. Please inform her to concentrate on her work and refrain from entertaining thoughts of visiting the

bowed slightly. “Got

and grabbed his jacket before taking the elevator to

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

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

gathered, eagerly awaiting the opportunity

amidst the crowd, unable

upon Nico, who emerged from the Cloud residence and retreated to a

discovered him and ushered Charles past the

Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important case doesn’t

“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

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

him

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

removal from the Cloud residence using stretchers. One by one, the bodies were carefully carried out, leaving

the scene, his countenance turned stern, mirroring the

both inside the Cloud residence and the surrounding streets?” Charles

cameras were destroyed before the incident happened last night, and the internal memory cards

glanced at the chalk outlines depicting where the bodies lay. “Did you find out what weapon

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