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.”

found it impossible to deny her request. He was touched

Valentino’s villa while

arrived at the entrance, Cedrick’s

Federal Bureau of Investigation’s detention center called him. “We got a situation, Mr. Jenson! Xander has escaped his

that, Cedrick

observing his

entered the prison cell where Xander and Yael were

dark cell, Yael was casually sitting against the wall,

adding to the gloomy

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 Investigation, Cedrick. Don’t you

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

checked the surveillance room with Gwendolyn before

was working overtime investigating the matter,

surveillance room thirty minutes before Xander

the cameras came back online, Xander had vanished from his holding

the moment he stepped in while suppressing

know who did it, no? Is that so hard to believe

fists tightened as he

sighed silently. She, too, had figured out who was behind Xander’s disappearance.

quiet, the atmosphere was

and inhaled deeply before casually releasing a cloud of smoke.

could’ve forced the 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

his

of Investigation to visit Valentino, who had pretended to be sick, Xander

Valentino had planted spies in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cedrick had conducted an investigation in the afternoon, and then Xander

Valentino to

remained silent as he listened