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, and Newton families—considering their status as the three most influential

I’ll pay the Cloud residence a visit and talk to Mr.

“Okay. Be careful!”

the call concluded with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a sense

had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn’t even updated her

gathered his thoughts, he returned to the conference room

a rush, and

just met Mrs. Newton a while ago. She told me she needs to talk to you in

talk about the horrible massacre of

We are currently at work, and she is not Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an employee, still in her probationary period in the logistics

slightly. “Got

and grabbed his jacket before taking the elevator

Charles reached the murder scene, only to find the Federal Bureau

area surrounding the

of the media had gathered, eagerly awaiting the opportunity

crowd, unable to make his way into

Nico, who emerged from the Cloud residence

and ushered Charles past the yellow tape, allowing him entry into the

you here? You’re not the boss of the Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important case

family truly has no 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

and put out his cigarette. “Come on. Mr. Jenson is inspecting

trailed behind him leisurely but didn’t forget to observe the Cloud residence

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

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

Nico entered the scene, his countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity

you reviewed the surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud

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

where the bodies lay.

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