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

meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud residence

“Okay. Be careful!”

concluded with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a sense of

gently brushed his finger across Gwendolyn’s name saved in his phone, reflecting on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had

he gathered his thoughts, he returned to the conference room

the meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles left

while ago. She told me she needs to talk to you in person

was clear that Whitney wanted to talk

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

bowed slightly.

his office and grabbed his jacket before taking the elevator to the underground parking

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

tape was up, 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

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

trapped amidst the crowd, unable to make his way

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

Charles past the yellow

of the Central Intelligence Agency now,

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 Bureau

and put out his cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson is inspecting Jessamyn’s room

his pocket and trailed behind him

stained with blood, forming a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific massacre that

gaze sweeping across the area. He observed the police officers diligently covering the lifeless bodies with white cloths, preparing them for removal from the Cloud residence using stretchers.

his countenance turned stern, mirroring the

the surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud residence and the

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

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

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