The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 1999



Asher continued, "After his identity was exposed, K abandoned him, and the Overcast besieged him. Traitors ultimately had one fate-death." "So... back when you were The Matrix, did you execute him?" Bella's voice trembled lightly, chills spreading through her body.

Asher closed his eyes weakly, shaking his head in pain. "When I succeeded as the leader, I swore an oath that I would never kill anyone. That was my bottom line. But at that time, everyone pressured me to personally execute him."

Bella felt suffocated, her heart racing.

"In order not to make things difficult for me, he took the gun from my hands and shot himself."

When Asher spoke of the incident again, his tone was calm and deep. If not for his bloodshot eyes, Bella might have thought he was recounting someone else's story.

How could anyone watch a loved one commit suicide before their eyes?

might have picked

in the past... All in the past..." Asher murmured hoarsely. He pressed his chest with his

I regret his death. But I

"Did you choose to be with Arnold because of their

the photo tightly. He lowered his head and ran his

help me win him over, right?

sounding like he had aged by

heart felt like it was burning, her

you see me through a familial lens. As your big brother, I am emotionally stable, principled, respectful of elders, and loving toward my younger siblings." Asher shook his head with a bitter smile. "But I am far from what you think. In fact, I am

you say that? How can you consider Arnold a substitute?!" Bella anxiously grasped his arm, her fingers digging in as if trying to

and estrangement! All this time, he has devoted himself to you, to our family, and to Justin and Carrie with unwavering determination! How can you bear to do