After ending the call, Gwendolyn fell into deep thought before her computer before deciding to call Charles.

Having successfully completed his one-month assignment of cleaning the restroom, Charles had returned to Newton Group and was presently in a meeting.

His expression turned serious when his phone, set to silent mode, lit up, showing Gwendolyn’s name. Pausing the meeting, he excused himself and headed out to answer the call.

The higher-ups of Newton Group were left behind, baffled by his sudden exit.

“Gwen, why are you calling me at this hour? Is there an emergency?”

Gwendolyn told him sternly, “Something happened to the Cloud family. They have been wiped out. Do you know about this?”

Charles fell into a momentary silence. “I did come across the news this morning, but I didn’t delve into it. Is that the reason you called me?”

He quickly realized why she called. “Do you think I’m behind this?”

“The Cloud family was already on the brink of departing from upper-class society. Ignatius’ family had never had many enemies. The only recent conflict I recall was the one between you and Jessamyn.”

Charles listened to her silently before letting out a snort. “Is that why you’re suspecting me?”

Before Gwendolyn could reply, he added menacingly, “Gwendolyn, you think too highly of me. I’m not capable of killing over one hundred members of their family overnight. Even if I wanted to teach Jessamyn a lesson, I wouldn’t involve the others.”

Gwendolyn sighed. “I know it wasn’t you. I never suspected you.”

Charles’ expression relaxed slightly.

Gwendolyn’s analysis continued as she delved deeper into the topic. “I don’t believe it’s as straightforward as it seems. While the Cloud family may have experienced a downfall, they still wielded significant influence. If the culprit’s motive isn’t driven by a personal grudge against them, could it be that all the influential families in Salinsburgh are potential targets?”

As the gravity of the situation became apparent, Charles would undoubtedly be summoned for questioning by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The matter was serious, so Cedrick would need to personally handle it.

included the Harris, Jenson, and Newton families—considering their status as the three most influential

words for some time. “After my meeting concludes, I’ll pay the Cloud residence a visit and talk to

“Okay. Be careful!”

with Gwendolyn’s polite reminder, a

on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated.

to the conference room to

concluded in a rush, and

I just met Mrs. Newton a while ago. She

talk about the horrible massacre

I will not see her. We are currently at work, and she is not Mrs. Newton here. She is simply an employee, still in her probationary period in the

bowed slightly. “Got

to his office and grabbed his jacket before taking the

scene, only to find the Federal

The area surrounding the Cloud residence was strictly cordoned off, preventing anyone from approaching within

eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be the first to interview and report on the gruesome

trapped amidst the crowd, unable

when his gaze fell upon Nico, who emerged

discovered him and ushered Charles past the yellow tape, allowing him entry into the restricted

boss of the Central Intelligence Agency now, so this important case doesn’t

“If the Cloud family truly has no known enemies, then I am the last person who had a conflict with Ignatius. Given my role as the head of the Newton family and my past

cigarette. “Come

behind him leisurely but didn’t forget to observe the Cloud residence

of the horrific massacre that had occurred the previous night. The metallic tang of blood permeated

for removal from the Cloud residence using stretchers. One by one, the

scene, his countenance turned stern, mirroring the gravity of the

the surveillance footage from both inside the Cloud residence and the surrounding

happened last night, and the internal memory cards were taken away. We couldn’t find

outlines depicting where the bodies lay. “Did you find out what weapon caused

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