The Ex and Her Riches

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.

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

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

“Okay. Be careful!”

Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a sense of warmth spread

his finger across Gwendolyn’s name saved 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

gathered his thoughts, he returned to the conference room

the meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles left the conference

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

wanted to talk about the horrible massacre

She is simply an employee, still in her probationary period in the logistics department. Please inform her to concentrate on her work and refrain

bowed slightly.

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

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

spanning a two-meter radius, with officers stationed to guard the entrance. The area surrounding

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

unable to

gaze fell upon Nico, who emerged from the Cloud residence and

discovered him and ushered Charles past the yellow tape, allowing him

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

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 Bureau of Investigation. They will summon me for questioning sooner

smirk and put out 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 the

that spoke of the horrific massacre that had occurred the previous night. The metallic tang of blood

his 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. 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

turned stern, mirroring the gravity of the situation. Charles,

the surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud residence and the surrounding

were destroyed before the incident happened last night, and the internal memory cards were taken away. We couldn’t

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