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.

but speculate whether the culprit’s intended targets included the Harris, Jenson,

I’ll pay the Cloud residence a visit and

“Okay. Be careful!”

Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a

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

gathered his thoughts, he returned to

concluded in a rush, and Charles left the

while

talk

is not Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an employee, still in her probationary period in the logistics

bowed slightly.

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

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

with officers stationed to guard the entrance. The area surrounding the Cloud residence was strictly

of the media had gathered, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be the first to interview and report on the

himself trapped amidst the crowd, unable to make

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

the yellow tape, allowing

Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important case

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 Bureau

his cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson is

pocket and trailed behind him leisurely but didn’t forget

the Cloud residence were stained with blood, forming a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific massacre that had occurred the previous night. The

observed 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 spots where the deceased had previously lain, depicted by

scene, his countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity of the situation. Charles, too, adopted a

both inside the Cloud

night, and the internal memory

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

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