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.
intended targets included the Harris, Jenson, and Newton families—considering their status as the
time. “After my meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud
“Okay. Be careful!”
reminder, a sense of
phone, reflecting on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn’t even updated her
to the conference room to continue
meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles left the conference
said softly, “Mr. Newton, I just met Mrs. Newton a while ago. She told me she needs to talk to you in person about
to talk about the horrible massacre of the Cloud
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.
grabbed his
murder scene, only to find the Federal Bureau of Investigation still
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 approaching
media had gathered, eagerly awaiting the
the crowd, unable to
lost when his gaze fell upon Nico, who emerged from the Cloud residence and retreated to a secluded
discovered him and ushered Charles past the yellow tape, allowing him entry into
You’re not the boss of the Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important case doesn’t involve
the head of the Newton family and my past as the director of the
a smirk and put out his cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson is inspecting Jessamyn’s room
a hand in his pocket and trailed behind him leisurely but didn’t forget to
a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific massacre
cloths, preparing them for removal from the Cloud residence using stretchers.
countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity of the situation. Charles, too,
both inside the Cloud residence and
incident happened last night, and the internal memory cards were
outlines depicting where the bodies lay.
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