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 up that gun without hesitation and

Asher murmured hoarsely. He pressed his chest with his battered hands as if trying to press

I still have one question

carefully. "Did

head and ran his tongue over his teeth

the moment you saw Arnold, you were drawn to him because of his resemblance to your ex. You approached him and cared for him, not just to help me win him over, right? You wanted to see him, and you couldn't help but be close to him. Did you see him and think of that person? Do

spoke, sounding like

Bella's 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

substitute?!" Bella anxiously grasped his arm, her fingers digging in as if trying to embed themselves in

be with you, facing rejection and estrangement! All this time, he has devoted himself to you, to our family, and to