The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 584

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?”

pain from his gunshot wound. Xander knelt down next to the old man’s bed and said in a tearful voice, “I’m sorry, 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

ached. “Is your injury serious? Cedrick, there’s really no need for you to be so angry. It’s my own fault that I

Cedrick remained silent.

grabbed Valentino’s hand with his entire body shaking, showing how terrified and helpless he

to get me a ten–year

head of the family. He’s not going to listen to anything I say. You’re the only one who

such a minor family matter

serious.

really a need to

matters related to Gwendolyn. That would be the

you heard from Xander and Uncle Yael is their one–sided story. The truth is not that

“It is actually that simple! Cedrick, the fact is that you just don’t like

my

want to continue listening to his cousin’s

for negotiation. I will sort out the relevant evidence and hand it over to the authorities. When your wound is

Cedrick’s unyielding attitude, he was scared out of his wits, and all color drained from his face at once.

to go

was so flustered that he started coughing.

back, trying to help him breathe better. Although he was respectful and appeared to be a dutiful grandson, it would be almost impossible for him to change his mind once

protect Xander, Valentino said, “Do you really have to be so ruthless toward your own family? Since I am fine now, there’s no need to punish him

As the old man had just regained consciousness and was still recovering,

that Cedrick seemed to be relenting, Xander felt hopeful once more. Yael also heaved a

the atmosphere in the master bedroom began to

this step if it wasn’t necessary. He is

and glared at Gwendolyn. Having

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