The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 616 The Unexpected Truth

Valentino sighed. “Actually, he doesn’t know the entire truth. What he did was piece together different bits of information and he used that to threaten you. Only what I’m saying is the actual truth.”

Cedrick refused to believe a word Valentino said. “Take care, Grandpa. I still need to handle some things in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, so I’ll be taking my leave now.”

Then, he turned around to leave.

“Ced,” said Valentino. “They’re blood relatives. I don’t want to witness the persecution of my family members again before passing on. I hope to see the entire family living harmoniously with each other.”

Cedrick stopped in his track but didn’t turn back. He pondered Valentino’s words for a long while before he strode out of his bedroom.

He was still bothered by the revelation of the truth behind what had transpired years ago.

Gwendolyn just happened to descend downstairs and spotted him standing absentmindedly in the corridor. “How is Grandpa doing? Did the medical corps check up on him?”

“He’s doing fine,” replied Cedrick.

Gwendolyn instantly understood what he meant-Valentino was pretending to be ill. However, she was merely Valentino’s granddaughter-in-law, so she could only stay silent about the matter.

Putting his arm around her shoulders, Cedrick asked, “How are the children? Are they asleep?”

Gwendolyn nodded. “They cried for a bit when I went upstairs, but I only needed to comfort them for a while. They’re really well-behaved.”

A sigh of relief escaped Cedrick’s lips. “That’s good. Let’s go, then. I’ll send you back to Harrick Villa.”

Gwendolyn was confused. “You’re sending me home first?”

Cedrick glanced at the watch. Only an hour left until ten. “I need to deal with Uncle Yael and Xander and listen to what he has to say.”

Gwendolyn held his hand, entwining his fingers with hers. “Then we’ll go together. I can’t sleep alone anyway, so I may as well join you.”

He was touched that his wife was willing to accompany

Valentino’s villa while

arrived at the entrance,

detention center called him. “We got a situation, Mr. Jenson! Xander has escaped his prison cell!”

that, Cedrick knitted his eyebrows.

his expression.

the Federal Bureau of Investigation and entered the prison cell where Xander and Yael

cell, Yael was casually sitting against the

smoke he exhaled clouded his expression, adding to the gloomy atmosphere in the

the thought to perish together, and wordlessly waited for Cedrick and Gwendolyn to approach him. “You’re a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of

down at Yael. “Impressive, Uncle Yael. To think your people infiltrated the Federal Bureau of

room with Gwendolyn before visiting Yael.

overtime investigating the

Bureau of Investigation’s surveillance room thirty minutes before Xander disappeared. They had forced all the surveillance cameras

back online, Xander had vanished from

scowl was present on Cedrick’s countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the hostility in

already know who did

tightened as he gazed

fist and sighed

was quiet, the atmosphere was tense,

ignored Cedrick’s rage and inhaled deeply before casually releasing a cloud

person who caused your parents’ accident to pay a terrible price, but he didn’t. Not only that, but he hid the truth. Why do you think he raised you? It’s because he feels guilty and he wants to raise an obedient heir personally.

darkened as he recalled his conversation with Valentino in

of Investigation to visit Valentino, who

Cedrick had conducted an investigation in the afternoon, and then Xander was gone from his holding cell at

to be

he listened to