The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 745

Chapter 745

After breakfast, Gwendolyn and Cedrick again went their separate ways as the kindergarten andlaboratory were in different directions.

The former drove Zendaya to the kindergarten, while the latter brought Benedict to the laboratory for anIV infusion.

On the way to the laboratory, Benedict gazed out the car window at the scenery that flashed pastincessantly. His ebony eyes glimmered with wit and intelligence.

“Are you really going to keep me company throughout my IV infusion today, Daddy?” he ventured.

Cedrick, who was driving in front, did not bother answering that. He merely lifted his eyes and glancedat his son in the car seat at the back through the rearview mirror.

Benedict resembled his childhood self greatly, appearing incredibly docile before his elders yet actuallyhaving many tricks up his sleeve.

Sure enough, upon receiving no response from his father, Benedict thoughtfully lamented, “Apart fromthe work matters at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Daddy, you still have to handle things atJenson Group. I know you’re exceedingly busy, and it distresses me—”

Without waiting for the little boy to prattle at length, Benedict cut him off. “If your plan is to trick me anddo something bad, you don’t need to bother wasting your efforts.”

Benedict promptly paled and giggled. “Of course not. I merely don’t want you to neglect your workbecause of my matters, Daddy. I’ll feel very guilty.”

Cedrick’s expression remained calm and unruffled. His ebony eyes were fixed right ahead as heconcentrated on driving.

“I was also once your age, Benny. I know more or less what you’re thinking. But I’m not going to giveyou a chance. If you want to do something wicked to sabotage someone, you should tell me in advanceinstead. Who knows, I might support you.”

Pursing his lips, Benedict lowered his eyes and went silent for a moment.

The word “might” indicated the high possibility of being turned down and lectured.

After all, Benedict was not blind to how his father usually minded Zendaya. Thus, he was determined toconceal his mischief so it would never come to light.

If it were an incident like yesterday whereby Eugene was exposed, he would take the initiative to seekCedrick out for punishment, knowing that pulling a pitiful act by saying nothing would appease thelatter’s fury faster.

Having mulled the matter over inwardly, Benedict beamed so widely that his eyes became mere slits. “Inaturally have no objections if you really want to keep me company, Daddy. I’m glad to enjoy yourcare.”

Every so often, Cedrick cast a look at him via the rearview mirror, noting all his subtle expressions.

“Charles has been relegated to cleaning the toilets at the lab lately. Have you thought of some otherway to torture him? If you want to teach him a lesson, you can tell me. I’ll agree to it.”

Surprisingly, Benedict shook his head. “There has to be an order in things. He’s currently cleaning thetoilet after losing the bet, so let him work quietly for a month lest he keeps visiting me at the sick bay. Idon’t want to see him.”

“I remember he gifted you a massive oceanarium for your one-year-old birthday. Because you’ve nevergone for a visit, he hired someone to manage it for you. It has never been opened to the public, with

you and Zendy being the only ones allowed in these past few years. It has been operating at a loss forfour years,” Cedrick commented.

At that, Benedict snorted coldly and arrogantly before turning his face away to stare at the sceneryoutside the car window.

“I didn’t ask him for the oceanarium, and he only has himself to blame for running up losses.”

In a leisurely voice, Cedrick added, “The oceanarium he gifted you is presently the biggest of its kind inChanaea, housing all sorts of unique marine life. The operational and management costs each monthare an astronomical sum.”

Crossing his arms, Benedict stared at his father with a frown, “What do you mean by that, Daddy? Youwant me to feel sorry that Charles is spending so much?”

Cedrick chuckled at Benedict’s question. “The Newton family is a family that comes from old money,having been established in Chanaea for more than a century. An oceanarium won’t break him. I mean,that oceanarium belongs to you, Benny. You’ve been cooped up in the sick bay ever since you wereyoung, so you’ve never seen many adorable and rare animals, right? After your IV infusion tonight, I’llbring you there to have fun. How about that?”

Benedict jerked his chin up in disdain.

“Only Zendaya likes such childish things. I don’t like to see animals, jellyfish, and the like.”

Following that, Cedrick feigned regret. “It’s too bad, then. I initially planned to pick Zendy, you, and yourmommy up in the evening after work today to visit the oceanarium. I even bought a small SLR camerafor each of you so you can snap pictures of any animals you like. If you don’t want to go, I can only gowith Zendy and your mommy.”

At once, Benedict’s expression stiffened.

He suddenly wavered in his initial plan to remain firm in his stance that the oceanarium was childish.

The entire family is going… but I’m going to be left all alone?

Cedrick continued, “If you’re not going, I’ll drive you back to Harrick Villa beforehand, and you can havethe leftovers at home after heating them up at that time. What do you think?”

Benedict pouted, dejection swamping him.

So, Daddy and Mommy are bringing Zendaya out for some delicious food? Isn’t it too pathetic for me toeat cold leftovers?

Noticing Benedict’s conflicted expression, Cedrick pressed his advantage. “That oceanarium belongs toyou, so it’s all thanks to you that your mommy, Zendy, and I can visit the place for some fun. It’s a pitythat you’ve never even seen marine life before despite being the oceanarium’s owner. I heard thatZendy’s dolphin is already playing ball with her.”

Noticing Benedict’s conflicted expression, Cedrick pressed his advantage. “That oceanarium belongs toyou, so it’s all thanks to you that your mommy, Zendy, and I can visit the place for some fun. It’s a pitythat you’ve never even seen marine life before despite being the oceanarium’s owner. I heard thatZendy’s dolphin is already playing ball with her.”

Zendaya and her dolphin are playing ball?

Tempted, Benedict lowered his head and pondered upon it without saying anything further.

Cedrick then proposed, “Actually, I think you should seize the opportunity to have Charles spend moresince he’s managing the oceanarium for you. Isn’t it far better to import some expensive animals you

like and turn the place into your personal marine park? This is all for free, so it’ll be a waste not to seizethe opportunity!”

Hmm… that makes sense. The oceanarium is mine now. I can do whatever I want to it and even raiseany fish I like. I’ve never visited the place all these years, so Charles had gotten to use it to ingratiatehimself with Zendaya instead!

Having seen the light, Benedict cleared his throat. His juvenile voice was beyond solemn.

“I’ve decided, Daddy. I want to go to the oceanarium, too. That’s my territory, and I want to revamp it!”

Anyway, I’ll be using Charles’ money, so there’s absolutely nothing to feel bad about!

He made up his mind and sharpened his knife, contemplating the kinds of peculiar animals he wantedto add.

I think I want to build a glacier in the shark area and have penguins and polar bears there. With thosethree kinds of animals living in a confined space, they’d definitely fight each other to the death. That’dcertainly be intriguing!

While Benedict was plotting in silence, Cedrick observed him through the rearview mirror. WhenCedrick ascertained that his son’s thoughts had been riveted by the oceanarium for real, his lipsinexorably turned up.

It’ll be good for him to look at animals more. It can cultivate love and cheer him up so he’s not as lonelyand he won’t concoct his little evil schemes in secret.

“Daddy!” Benedict leaned forward excitedly, his ebony eyes sparkling brightly. Tugging at the back ofhis father’s seat, he asked curiously, “Is there a blue whale in my oceanarium?”

Suppressing his laughter, Cedrick shook his head. “I don’t think so. The blue whale is too big to beexhibited in an oceanarium.”

“Uh…” Benedict plunged into silent contemplation briefly. “But I just want to have a gigantic blue whale.What should I do about it?”

“In that case, tell Charles and have him figure out a way to get you a blue whale.”

The father and son chatted happily, both targeting Charles at the same time.