The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 584 No Room For Negotiation

It was major news that Valentino had regained consciousness.

Without looking back, Cedrick left the ancestral hall with Nico at once and walked toward the master bedroom where his grandfather was.

As Yael also wanted to see Valentino, he quickly helped Xander up from the ground. However, Xander had been shot in the thigh and was unable to move at all.

Still trembling in pain, he said, “Dad, Cedrick is too ruthless. Not only did he set me up, but he even shot me so mercilessly. It hurts so much that it’s impossible for me to walk at all. Dad, take me back now. I need to get my wound treated.”

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Yael let out a sigh and said astutely, “We can’t do that. Your injury is our best weapon. We have to let your grandpa see it.”

Xander immediately understood what his father meant. He gritted his teeth and headed up the stairs with Yael’s support.

Meanwhile, except for Kieran, who had been summoned by Gwendolyn to return to Mount Tranquil to accompany Inez, the entire Jenson family’s medical corps was stationed in the master bedroom.

Cedrick could hear his grandfather coughing when he was a few steps away from the door.

He immediately hastened his steps and sat at Valentino’s bedside. “Grandpa, how are you feeling? Is your head aching? Are you still feeling dizzy?”

Listlessly, Valentino replied, “I’m feeling much better. Cedrick, don’t worry. I’m old. It’s inevitable that I will fall sick and eventually die.”

“Grandpa, stop uttering nonsense. A blessed man like you will surely live a long life. You have to watch Benny and Zendy grow up.

The mention of his darling great–grandchildren made Valentino’s eyes light up. Being a part of their growing–up journey would indeed bring him great joy.

The two men continued chatting for a while until Yael and Xander appeared, disrupting the harmonious atmosphere in the room.

Noticing the bloodstains on his clothes and that he seemed to be injured, Valentino asked in concern, “Xander, what happened to you?”

Grandpa. I didn’t know that grapes and grapefruit cannot be consumed together with blood pressure medication. I really shouldn’t have asked you to eat more of those earlier today. It’s

Cedrick, there’s really no need for you to be so angry. It’s my

Cedrick remained silent.

the situation, Xander quickly moved forward with his knees on the ground and grabbed Valentino’s

me. I’ve realized my mistake, but Cedrick is not willing to let me off. He intends to get me a ten–year sentence in a high–security prison. Grandpa, my life would be over

to dissuade Cedrick from doing that, but his stance is firm. He’s currently the head of the family. He’s not going to listen to anything I say. You’re the only one who can persuade him to change his mind, Dad.

expect that such a minor family matter would blow up and turn into something so

serious.

Xander really didn’t do anything wrong this time. I was the one who ate the wrong food. You’ve already shot him in the leg. Is there really a need to send him to prison? It’s better for us to settle our family matters

for matters related to Gwendolyn. That would be the second time he went against the

to change my mind regarding this matter. Besides, Grandpa, what you heard from Xander and Uncle Yael is their one–sided story. The truth

is that you just

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not want to continue listening to his

relevant evidence and hand it over to the authorities. When your wound is almost healed, you can start making preparations

due to the loss of blood from his wound. Faced with Cedrick’s unyielding attitude,

save me! Grandpa, I don’t want to go to prison. Cedrick is trying

was so flustered that

appeared to be a dutiful grandson, it would be almost

protect Xander, Valentino said, “Do you really have to be so ruthless toward your own family? Since I am fine now, there’s

He did not want to anger his grandfather and aggravate his cough. As the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering, Cedrick

seemed to be relenting, Xander felt hopeful once more. Yael

as the atmosphere in the master bedroom began to change subtly, Gwendolyn’s sweet

have taken this step if it wasn’t necessary. He

around and glared at Gwendolyn. Having sheer resentment for her beautiful