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,

contemplated her words for some time. “After my meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud residence a visit and talk to

“Okay. Be careful!”

reminder, a sense

the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn’t even

his thoughts, he returned to the conference room to continue

concluded in a rush, and

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

Whitney wanted to talk

is simply an employee, still in her probationary

slightly.

his jacket before taking the elevator to the

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

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 approaching

awaiting the opportunity to be

found himself trapped amidst the crowd, unable to make his way into the

was feeling lost when his gaze fell upon Nico, who emerged from the Cloud residence and retreated to a

and ushered Charles past the yellow tape,

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

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.

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

behind him leisurely but

Cloud residence were stained with blood, forming a gruesome tableau that spoke of the horrific massacre that had

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

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

the surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud residence and the surrounding streets?” Charles

incident happened last night, and the internal memory cards were

glanced at the chalk outlines depicting where the bodies lay. “Did

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