The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 409

Nico came to a sudden halt, and his eyes lifted to meet Cedrick’s piercing gaze from the other side. His face paled slightly, startled by the intimidating look.

“I swear, my sister-in-law-to-be, I wouldn’t dare tamper with the results when so many eyes are upon me!”,

Compelled by a wave of trepidation, he swung the branch once more, this time with even greater force.

Evelyn convulsed in agony, her body trembling at the brink of collapse.

Her doe-like eyes brimmed with tears as she cast a helpless gaze toward Kieran and Treyton, who were seated on the nearby couch.

“Help me, Kieran, Treyton.”

However, Kieran remained cold and impassive, his face devoid of any trace of emotion. He was unperturbed by her desperate plea for help.

Treyton couldn’t bear to see her covered in blood as the brutal strikes echoed in his ears. Hence, he turned away, choosing to ignore the scene.

As Evelyn witnessed the apathy of her two brothers, a chill settled in her heart. A sardonic smile crept onto her pale lips, a bitter reflection of the irony that enveloped the situation.

She would groan in pain occasionally, but she never begged for mercy.

Slap!

As the final whip cracked through the air, the last thick branch in Nico’s hand snapped.

He took a moment to catch his breath, feeling exhausted from the exertion. He turned to look at Gwendolyn and Cedrick and said, “We’re done with the fifty lashes.”

remained icy, devoid of

uncontrollably on the ground. Her carefully styled hair and immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration. The captivating charm she had exhibited

forcefully pulled her

bore the marks of countless wounds. Despite teetering on the edge of collapse, her indomitable spirit refused to

subjected to harsh punishment. She knew all too well that this was Gwendolyn’s

shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The frigid

in the

asked, “Lorelai said you instigated her to push

pain coursing through her. Finally,

him down the stairs? He has been supporting you

out a humorless laugh, and her eyes filled with a pained expression. Despite the agony she was experiencing, her voice carried a chilling coldness. “What is there to feel guilty about? He should have known the consequences when he gave you the inheritance. I know I’m his beloved daughter, but he loved you more. He

Evelyn’s exquisite facade was a

bellowed, “Nico, slap her.

“Okay.”

over. With a swift motion, he raised his hand and delivered

couldn’t bear the force of the

lining of her mouth. The searing pain persisted in her mouth even after she spat a mouthful

William forcefully yanked her back up and forced her to kneel again did she start to regain some semblance

by Evelyn’s hurtful

back in the hope of soothing her

his presence

all these years and took great pains to cause me trouble. I don’t understand

and Treyton, who were sitting on either side of the couch. They showed no signs of empathy

alone at home weeping in sorrow. When I was young, I saw Dad holding you in his arms while we were out. I wanted to go over and call him ‘Dad,’ but Leif pulled me aside and told me that Marcus was not my father in public; he only had

give me what I truly wanted. I had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting to despicable means. As long as I get what I want,

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