Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 763

Chapter 763 The Jenson Family Is Targeted

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.

Gwendolyn couldn't help but speculate whether the culprit's intended targets included the Harris, Jenson, and Newton families—considering their status as the three most influential families in the area.

Charles contemplated her words for some time. “After my meeting concludes, I'll pay the Cloud residence a visit and talk to Mr. Jenson.”

“Okay. Be careful!”

As the call concluded with Gwendolyn's polite reminder, a sense of warmth spread through Charles' heart.

He gently brushed his finger across Gwendolyn's name saved in his phone, reflecting on the fact that it had been quite some time since they had last communicated. He realized he hadn't even updated her caller ID information.

Once he gathered his thoughts, he returned to the conference room to continue the meeting.

Around twenty minutes later, the meeting concluded in a rush, and Charles left the conference room swiftly.

Isaac slowly approached him and said softly, “Mr. Newton, I just met Mrs. Newton a while ago. She told me she needs to talk to you in person about something important.”

It was clear that Whitney wanted to talk about the horrible massacre of the Cloud family.

His expression turned icy as he firmly responded, “No, 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 logistics department. Please inform her to concentrate on her work and refrain from entertaining thoughts of visiting the CEO's office.”

Isaac bowed slightly. “Got it.”

After that, Charles returned to his office and grabbed his jacket before taking the elevator to the underground parking lot.

Twenty minutes later, Charles reached the murder scene, only to find the Federal Bureau of Investigation still meticulously collecting evidence.

A yellow tape was up, spanning a two-meter radius, with officers stationed to guard the entrance. The area surrounding the Cloud residence was strictly cordoned off, preventing anyone from approaching within one hundred meters of the premises.

A swarm of reporters and members of the media had gathered, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be the first to interview and report on the gruesome massacre.