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.”

voice remained icy, devoid

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

and forcefully pulled her up, making her

form bore the marks of countless wounds. Despite teetering on the edge

any questioning began, she was subjected to harsh punishment. She knew all too well that this was Gwendolyn’s deliberate attempt to

and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The frigid intensity in her eyes spoke

the

to

pain

has been supporting you and doting

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 was unwilling to make me part of the Harris family

beneath Evelyn’s exquisite facade was a

a heartless woman!” Gwendolyn bellowed, “Nico, slap her. Make her pay for her vicious

“Okay.”

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

already suffered, Evelyn couldn’t bear the force of the slap any longer. She crumpled to

pressed her tongue against the damaged lining of her mouth. The searing pain persisted in her mouth even after

up and forced her to kneel again did she

was still furious by

patted her back in the hope of

his presence calmed Gwendolyn

and took great pains to cause me trouble. I don’t understand why you hate me

on either side of the

are both daughters of the Harris family. You are the almighty princess, protected by your dad and brothers from a young age. How would you understand the pains of an illegitimate daughter? While all of you were enjoying New Year’s Eve dinner, I was 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

couldn’t give me what I truly wanted. I had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even

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