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 influential families in

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

“Okay. Be careful!”

reminder, a sense of warmth spread through Charles’

in his phone, reflecting on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he

his thoughts, he returned to the conference room to continue

in a rush, and Charles left

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

that Whitney wanted to talk

Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an employee, still in her probationary period in the logistics department. Please inform her to concentrate

slightly.

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 from approaching within one hundred meters of the

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

unable to make

upon Nico, who emerged from the

Charles past the yellow tape, allowing

the Central

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 is why I have chosen

cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson

a hand in his pocket and trailed behind him leisurely but

forming a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific massacre that had occurred the previous night. The metallic tang of blood

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

the gravity of the situation. Charles, too, adopted a

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

night, and the

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

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