The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 583 Psychological Warfare

Cedrick scoffed and raised his boot to deliver a harsh kick to Xander’s knee.

“Ahh!”

Caught off guard, Xander fell to his knees in pain.

With the gun still pressed against Xander’s temple, Cedrick emanated an absolute aura of oppression and intimidation.

“Grandpa loves and cares for you the most, and you actually have the audacity to gamble with his life and health for the sake of your own ambitions? You have no idea how much I want to put a bullet through you right now, Xander.”

As he spoke, he tightened his grip on the gun, seemingly about to pull the trigger.

Realizing that he had let the cat out of the bag, Xander broke out in a cold sweat. He was genuinely terrified now that the situation had spiraled out of control.

He grabbed onto Cedrick’s military trousers and pleaded, “Cedrick, I was wrong! I was foolishly led astray and shouldn’t have listened to others‘ instigation. I truly didn’t intend to harm Grandpa. I only dared to do it because I knew this wouldn’t take his life. I promise I won’t oppose you anymore, so please just let me go.

With the gun pressed against his head, he was experiencing what true, unadulterated fear felt like.

Especially since Cedrick was visibly angry and seemed to be losing his temper, he was afraid that the man might accidentally fire the gun..

Guns are not sentient beings. It would be the end of my life if he really pulled the trigger!

“Please, Cedrick! You can send me to a lower–level position in the district or county. I promise I won’t return to Salinsburgh for the next ten years!”

The raging gloom in Cedrick’s eyes settled, and he holstered the gun.

Thinking that he was off the hook, Xander was about to heave a sigh of relief when the other man said, “A demotion wouldn’t mean much to you. I think spending the next ten years in a high–security prison for rehabilitation would be more fitting. I’ll handle this matter justly and submit the documents and evidence to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. That’s where you’ll find your chance at redemption.”

The mention of a high–security prison struck Xander like a bolt from the blue.

Although he wouldn’t be facing death, he was well aware that life in a high–security prison would be a living hell. The fact that Cedrick intended for him to serve a ten–year sentence was beyond his worst fears.

“Don’t send me there! Please spare me, Cedrick. Besides…” He wracked his brain to come up with something and refused to admit to his wrongdoings. “Besides, giving Grandpa the grapes and grapefruits was an accident on my part, I didn’t do it on purpose. Ignorance shouldn’t be punished so harshly, right?”

Cedrick sneered. “I’m well aware of your innocence, or rather the lack thereof. I’m sure you know how efficient the Federal Bureau of Investigation is. Obtaining all the evidence against you will be a piece of

cake.”

the ground with a defeated expression. His entire body quivered as the thought of

in a high–security prison struck

prison, you might as well just shoot me dead instead!

Thud!

his words, Cedrick threw the

End

at the gun blankly, and a

with a mocking look in his eyes. “It’s your choice whether to serve a ten–year sentence in a high–level prison

stared at the gun by his feet. A growing sense of resentment

a high–level prison and being tortured to death, I should take

with hatred. Trembling, he picked up the gun from the ground and got to his feet swiftly

dead either way, I’ll send you to hell first,

such a threat, even showing a hint of disdain

at all. “Come at me, then. I’ll give you credit for having courage and guts if you

more than mine. It’s a bargain to take

the case, go ahead and shoot, then. Do you know how to

I know how to

as he held the gun, forcing him to support it with

on the side, silently capturing the scene

sound of the camera clicking awakened

Nico in confusion, then turned his gaze back to Cedrick.

threatened the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and even pointed a gun

heard that. “Cedrick, you tricked me again! Don’t you know that by doing

same deadpan expression, Cedrick showed no signs of fear, which made Xander even

uneasy.

you remove the bullets? There are no bullets

the trigger, let me give it a try.”

Cedrick swiftly moved in front of Xander. Before Xander could even react, he grabbed the hand holding the gun, pointed

deafening bang rang out, echoing in

and blood started gushing out of

decisively aimed the gun at