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.”

to deny her request. He was touched that his wife was willing to

villa while

the entrance, Cedrick’s phone

Bureau of Investigation’s detention center called him. “We got a situation, Mr. Jenson!

that, Cedrick knitted his eyebrows.

by observing his expression. She exchanged a glance

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

Yael was casually sitting against the wall,

adding

Gwendolyn to approach him. “You’re a terrible custodian of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick. Don’t you think I deserve an explanation as to why your

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

had checked the surveillance room with

investigating

Investigation’s surveillance room thirty minutes before Xander disappeared. They had

back online, Xander had vanished from his holding cell.

on Cedrick’s countenance since the moment he stepped in while suppressing the

expression and laughed. “You already know who did it, no? Is that so hard to believe

he gazed at

behind Cedrick, noticed his clenched fist and sighed silently. She, too, had figured

was quiet, the atmosphere

and inhaled deeply before casually releasing a cloud of

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. Now that you’re becoming more and

he recalled his conversation with

the Federal Bureau of Investigation to visit

conducted an investigation in the afternoon, and then Xander was

else would’ve suspected Valentino to

as he listened to Yael’s