The Ex and Her Riches

After giving it a quick glance, Annie retracted her gaze and returned it to the passing scenery.

While driving. Gwendolyn explained, “This place is called Mount Tranquil. Its name was given by my mother after my family bought the entire mountain. Every villa here belongs to a member of the Harris family.”

Annie was surprised to hear about it. “Ms. Harris, to be capable of buying up this entire area, I expected no less of the richest family in Chanaea. The development on the mountain looks spectacular, and it feels just like paradise. I’m sure you must be happy living here.”

Sidestepping the comment, Gwendolyn continued, “Other than the Harris family, the Jenson family’s residence is equally impressive. It is built on a vast plain and filled with pavilions and beautiful landscaping. Walking around it will make you feel as if you’re in an ancient palace.”

“That sounds really interesting. I do hope to visit it when the opportunity arises.”

Annie put on an innocent look as she broke into an adorable smile.

Nonetheless, Gwendolyn could sense that she was a lot more curious about the Harris family than the Jenson family.

As the luxury sedan drove to the top of the mountain, it stopped at Asher’s smaller villa instead of Marcus’ older residence.

Prior to her arrival, Gwendolyn had given Sienna a call to make sure that both she and Asher were at home.

Given that Sienna was informed ahead of time, she had gone shopping for seafood in the morning, hoping to prepare a seafood feast for dinner. This would provide Gwendolyn and Asher an opportunity to talk and hopefully thrash their problems out.

Upon learning that Gwendolyn was coming, Asher made an effort to receive her at the door together with Sienna.

However, when they saw two figures walking into the courtyard, they quickly realized that one of them was a stranger instead of Cedrick.

Sienna and Asher exchanged glances, clueless as to what Gwendolyn was up to.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn and Annie walked right up to the villa’s door.

Upon approaching Asher and Sienna, Gwendolyn introduced them to Annie. “This is the eldest son of the Harris family, and beside him is my sister-in-law.”

After the concise introduction, Gwendolyn explained to Sienna, “She’s Antea Group’s business director and visiting Chanaca. I’m just showing her around for the next few days.”

the introduction was over, a gloomy expression descended upon Asher’s face given how distant and perfunctory

a glance at Asher’s reaction, Sienna nodded repeatedly before replying with a smile, “A friend of yours, is a friend of ours, Gwen. Don’t just stand there.

“Okay.”

with Sienna,

hurt his

invited, “This way

cordial smile.

another word as he

him, Annie noticed his

what happened to your leg?”

an icy aura, Asher replied curtly in his raspy voice. “It’s an old issue

to turn into a larger problem down the road. Given what a handsome and exceptional man you are, Mr. Asher. It would be a waste if your future

didn’t respond, for he no longer cared about his future. In fact, power and position were meaningless

he wanted to do now was spend his time repenting with the hope that one day. Gwendolyn would stop hating him and forgive him instead.

conversation ended abruptly, neither of them said anything further as they entered the living room and took their seats on the couch.

went off to make coffee, leaving the Harris siblings and Annie in the living

Chanaea but also someone who dominates the official and underworld circles. You’re obviously a man who is a cut above the rest, but why does

I’ve ordered him to kneel all day in the ancestral hall, be

his gaze to give Gwendolyn a discreet

self-imposed punishment, he knew that she must

silence and had no intention of correcting

words stunned Annie.

her shock, she turned toward Asher, who was hanging his head in implicit acknowledgment. After that, she returned her attention to the ruthless-looking Gwendolyn, only to be filled

deserve such a severe punishment? Isn’t Mr. Asher your elder brother?

to the living room with coffee. The latter proceeded to pour everyone a cup.