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.”

it impossible to deny her request. He was touched that his

Valentino’s villa while holding

they arrived at the entrance, Cedrick’s

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

that, Cedrick knitted his

by observing his expression. She exchanged a

Investigation and entered the prison cell where

was casually

clouded his expression, adding to 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.

at Yael. “Impressive, Uncle Yael. To think your people infiltrated the Federal Bureau of Investigation and silently got Xander out of

checked the surveillance room with

overtime investigating the

Federal Bureau of Investigation’s surveillance room thirty minutes before Xander disappeared.

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

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

know who did it, no? Is that so

as he gazed at Yael

was standing behind Cedrick, noticed his clenched fist and sighed silently. She, too, had figured out who was behind Xander’s disappearance.

prison cell was quiet,

deeply before

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 more disobedient, do you think he won’t try

as he recalled his conversation with

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

Investigation. Cedrick had conducted an investigation in the afternoon,

would’ve suspected Valentino to be related to Xander’s escape.

as he listened to