The Ex and Her Riches

After Charles spoke his mind, the corridor descended into silence.

Both Cedrick and Nico fell silent.

Charles pondered and continued, “If Joe Landon, who is still at large, is indeed the mastermind behind the massacre of the Cloud family, then my suspicions would be confirmed. The question that remains is, which influential family will be targeted next after the Cloud family is wiped out?”

Cedrick’s expression tensed up.

Nico held his breath. “The Jenson family.”

Both the Jenson and Harris families boasted formidable security measures. The individual responsible for the massacre of the Cloud family demonstrated the ability to eliminate them silently during the night, evading detection. However, breaching the Jenson family’s security measures and executing a similar attack would prove an immensely challenging feat for any perpetrator.

Unless…

If the perpetrator’s target was the Jenson family and they were unable to initiate their attack directly from the Jenson residence, they might seek out a vulnerable spot. What could that be?

The three men raised their heads in unison as the same idea occurred to them.

At once, Cedrick spun on his heels and strode away. He pulled out his phone to call Gwendolyn.

Nico went after him. “Cedrick, I’ll go to the lab to check on Benny.”

The laboratory’s security system was top-notch, but there was still a potential vulnerability once Benedict completed his IV drip and departed from the lab.

Cedrick nodded in agreement. “Take care of Benny and don’t let him leave the lab. He should wait in the lab until I pick him up.”

“Got it.”

Charles offered, “I’ll head to the kindergarten to pick Zendy up and ensure her safety.”

Considering that classes at the kindergarten would conclude one hour later, and with Charles needing approximately half an hour to arrive, it was crucial for him to be present earlier to ensure Zendaya’s safety.

Cedrick carefully contemplated the situation and concurred that the perpetrator would find it easiest to target Zendaya. This was because the entrance of the kindergarten would likely have only one or two security guards, while the majority of individuals present would be children and teachers.

“Nico, assign one of your teams to Charles so they can accompany him to the kindergarten.”

deploying a large number of personnel

time. Charles, to ensure Zendy’s safety, pick her up as soon as you arrive. She can be allowed to leave earlier than

Cloud residence and

responsibility of capturing photos and organizing tasks to Neville, Cedrick made his way

number, only to be met with disappointment as his calls couldn’t get through. It wasn’t a case of her phone being switched off; instead,

him as

Gwendolyn’s

“Got it.”

didn’t

was present at the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters, frantically typed away at

her location is in flux. It appears she is in a moving vehicle, making it difficult to pinpoint her exact location. However, there seems to be an issue with the GPS signal as it keeps

“Retrieve footage from the roadside surveillance cameras and verify Gwendolyn’s route. Send it to me as soon as

“Got it.”

and called the Department

message on his

the roadside surveillance cameras depicted Gwendolyn driving her luxurious car

a thought crossed his mind. This route… She left Harris Group and passed by that bridge. Could

hesitation, Cedrick drove to

an hour later, when he arrived at the kindergarten,

Fortunately, Zendaya was unhurt.

confused as Charles picked her

Why did you pick me up earlier than usual? Did something

Zendaya and deflected the question, placing the blame on someone else. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Your daddy

her thumb and frowned, pointing at Cedrick, who emerged not far away. “But isn’t Daddy right

and quickly realized something was wrong. “Didn’t you ask me to come pick Zendy up? Why are you

as he fell into deep

“Sh*t.”

he paled visibly and returned to his car without answering Charles’

terrifying,” Zendaya commented softly as she

also staring at

one person who could make Cedrick this

quickly brought Zendaya to his car and buckled her up in the child safety seat. “Sit tight, Zendy,” he reminded her before speeding after

urgency of the situation