Chapter 353: Chapter 354

Chapter 354 Unlucky In Love His dark, pensive eyes gleamed as he clearly took in the shocked or scared expressions on everyone’s faces. Then, he curled his lips into a sneer. “When have I admitted that I was blind?”

“H-How is this possible? Your eyes are fine?”

Colors drained from Yael’s wrinkled countenance. Soon, he wrapped his mind around the situation. “Was this all a deliberate setup?”

Cedrick neither denied nor admitted and merely responded casually. “I should thank you for helping me to get rid of all those people with ulterior motives in one fell swoop. Uncle Yael.”

Yael was resentful. “Since your eyes are line, everything that happened recently is just a misunderstanding. It’s not like anyone committed a grave mistake, so on what basis are you punishing everyone present?”

“Spreading rumors about my blindness, deliberately causing trouble at Harrick Villa, abusing your position as a public officer for personal gain, and some of you even indulge in a hedonistic lifestyle. Should I list them all out. Uncle Yael?”

Cedrick paused briefly. The hint of mockery on his face intensified. “In other words, I have the final say here. Do you really think I had no idea about all your dirty little secrets?”

Many people inside the conference room averted their gazes and didn’t dare to speak.

leville added indignantly. “You’re all easily swayed by hearsay! In the past, Mr. Cedrick was merely urning a blind eye to your antics. Did you really take yourselves for someone special? I suggest those who re sensible take your penalty notices and get lost at once!”

t that point, Yael felt humiliated and was rendered speechless. He had foolishly believed Craig’s words. id was played by Cedrick.

Very well! We shall see each other next time, Cedrick.” Yael snorted and turned around to leave.

edrick suddenly reminded him. “You’re being reassigned to Mapleton for five years, Uncle Yael. You’ll ive to take extra good care of your health for us to have the chance to meet again.”

furiated, Yael glared at Cedrick before striding away.

llowing his departure, the elders of the Jenson family and Jenson Group’s directors also left in dejection. ice they were now without a leader.

less than a few minutes, more than half of the people present in the conference room were vacated.

drick turned to Craig, who had been silent. “You haven’t expressed your opinion. Are you not satisfied cause you think the penalty is too light?”

ig chuckled. Yael doesn’t know about the virus in Cedrick’s body, but I do.

hen he saved Charles from Cedrick, Charles had personally told him about that matter as a condition. his rescue. “Mr. Cedrick, do you think you can hide your real condition with this drastic maneuver?”

drick arched his brows slightly. “Even I’m not clear about what condition I have. Why don’t you ighten me?”

ig parted his lips and hesitated to speak as he suddenly realized it was another one of Cedrick’s traps.

The record of Charles’ offense stated that he had stolen the S40 strong corrosive potion from the laboratory. If Craig were to tell the truth, that meant he knew the inside story. In that case, Charles’ misdeed would inevitably be connected to him.

Cedrick was taking advantage of Craig’s inability to divulge the truth even if the latter was in the know.

“Well done, Mr. Cedrick. I admit defeat this time!” Craig got up, bowed at Cedrick, and turned to leave.

“Stop right there.” Cedrick glanced at Swain. “Since you doubt my health status, it is only right for me to clear up the confusion to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future.”

Swain immediately handed over the health reports from thirteen hospitals, verifying Cedrick was in the pink of health, to Craig.

Craig swept his eyes across the content, knowing those reports were generated for Cedrick with Kieran’s help.

Unable to swallow his anger, he flashed a faint smile.

“Mr. Cedrick, you’re successful in both officialdom and the business world, and for that, I admire you. Regrettably, you’re unlucky in love and are fated to end up as a loner.”

Cedrick knitted his brows and grimaced instantaneously.

Craig feigned astonishment. “Oh? Judging by your expression, it seems like you’re still unaware. Your iancée, Ms. Harris, and Charles announced that they would hold a wedding ceremony in Erihal’s Floia. Grand Cathedral a few days from now. This article is even featured on international news. Don’t you rowse the internet, Mr. Cedrick?”

edrick stared at Craig frostily. It was as if a bomb had erupted in his mind as he clenched his fists until is veins bulged.

raig enjoyed looking at the discomposed and enraged expression on Cedrick’s visage, guffawing as he ok his leave.

bon, only Neville, Swain, and Treyton were left in the conference room.

eyton walked over and comforted Cedrick, “Don’t believe Craig’s words. Kiddo must be doing that to lp you acquire the antidote.

I’m sure she doesn’t genuinely want to marry Charles. I suspect this is a fake arriage.”

drick bored his eyes into Treyton. “You already knew this and purposely deceived me?”

eyton looked away as he said sheepishly, “Y-Yes...”

drick’s aura turned cold and austere. A violent storm brewed in his dark eyes. “Immediately arrange a vate plane. We’re flying to Erihal tonight!”

he walked toward the door, an unbearable pain flared up in his chest. The metallic scent of blood ged up his throat, and an intense sense of suffocation gripped him.

staggered a few steps, spewed a mouthful of blood, and passed out.

iss!”

drick!”

Neville hastily carried Cedrick on his back and brought the latter to the hospital in the city. Then, they summoned Kieran over to check on Cedrick Cedrick’s towering rage had prompted the virus within him to spread faster, causing him to puke blood and go into a coma.

Kieran administered Cedrick with some intravenous immunostimulators.

Subsequently, Cedrick remained unconscious for an extended period.

By the time he woke up again, it was already two days later.

“Gwenny!

He jolted awake, glanced at the date, and immediately tried to get out of bed but was stopped by Treyton.

Eyes bloodshot, Cedrick roared hysterically like a madman, “Get out of my way. I want to find Gwenny! She’ll be marrying Charles in three days. I can’t watch her sacrifice herself for the sake of obtaining the intidote! Move!”

Treyton could only try his best to prevent Cedrick from getting off the bed.

When Asher returned, he stood at the foot of the bed, watching quietly before piping up. “A few days ago, rihal’s Duke Gerhardt suddenly contacted me, saying Kiddo wishes to collaborate with him. In exchange, hey demand trade tax exemption rights in Chanaca.”

edrick fell silent at once. He ceased grappling with Treyton and turned to look at Asher with a severe spression, swiftly grasping the situation.

re you suggesting I should tackle this issue via Duke Gerhardt?”

her nodded. “Trade and taxation affairs are indeed under the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s risdiction, but only your side has the authority to deploy troops.”

eir forces were private, while Cedrick had the power to mobilize the national army.

drick was quiet for a while. His restlessness started to dissipate as he regained his composure.

er discussing further with Asher, he had an idea.

11, he was slightly baffled by Asher’s initiative to offer assistance. “Haven’t you always disliked me and ated to replace me with someone else as your brother-in-law? Why are you helping me?”

lo dislike you, but I despise Charles more. Besides, giving you advice does not mean I’ve accepted you. ‘re still a long way from winning my acknowledgment to be my brother-in-law.”

Irick had a good grasp on differentiating personal grudges from general affairs.

pursed his lips and spoke in a rare amiable tone. “In that case, I’ll have to perform well in the future, ing to win your approval sooner!”

ton leaned close to Cedrick and reminded in an undertone, “Don’t forget about Kieran and me! After return from Erihal and before you get married to our sister, the three of us will give you difficult 1. I’m ready whenever!”

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