The Ex and Her Riches

Asher and Sienna were both caught off guard.

Nonetheless, Gwendolyn was the head of the family, and it was her prerogative to place her friend with them for a day or two.

As the decision now lay in Annie’s hands, the three of them shifted their gazes in her direction.

In response to the attention, Annie broke into an innocent smile, while her face brimmed with anticipation. “That’s a wonderful idea. In that case, I hope I’m not imposing, Mr. Asher, Mrs. Harris.”

Throughout the exchange, Asher barely spoke a word. He became a lot more reserved ever since he recited the Heagurn Sutra for endless nights. The explosive temper of old was nowhere to be seen.

Sienna responded with a polite smile. “Since you’re a friend of Gwen’s, we’ll definitely do our best to accommodate you. Which hotel are you staying in? I’ll have the bodyguard pick your luggage up.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Harris.”

Annie shifted herself closer to Sienna and held the latter’s hand affectionately. “I don’t have an elder brother or sister, but you have treated me like family. It feels as if you’re my actual sister-in-law.”

With her hand held by Annie, Sienna eked out an awkward smile. “Don’t mention it. If there’s anything you need during your time here, feel free to let me know.”

“Sure. Thank you, Mrs. Harris.”

Gwendolyn sipped her coffee as she quietly observed Annie trying to get into Sienna’s good graces.

With her mind focused on Annie, she barely registered the taste of coffee at all.

While Annie was occupied by her conversation with Sienna, Gwendolyn used the opportunity to talk to Asher. “Over the next few days, your punishment will be brought forward to the afternoon. You can skip the whipping for the time being. Instead, just kneel at the ancestral hall and recite the scripture. It’s a good form of character building anyway.”

Asher was stunned by Gwendolyn’s words, for she had ordered him to stop his self-imposed punishment a long time ago.

Why is she asking me to continue with my punishment now?

Unable to comprehend what was going through Gwendolyn’s mind, Asher could feel his heart break from the former’s icy words and distant attitude.

“All right. I got it.”

Gwendolyn subsequently glanced at the time. “It’s already the afternoon. Shouldn’t you head to the ancestral hall for your punishment already?”

Asher was jolted to his feet before leaving the villa without looking back.

family’s ancestral hall which was located inside Marcus’

Asher was going out, Annie attempted to stand up to follow him. “Where is Mr. Asher

no need for you to come

villa the moment she

Leif to a quiet corner to talk. All this while, the latter had been watching over Marcus’

I do for you, Ms.

the ancestral hall, she calmly instructed, “Leif, I’ll have to trouble you to keep an eye on the ancestral hall for the next few days. Keep watch outside whenever Asher is reciting his scripture. If anyone

worry. You

be discreet and not let anyone

“Got it.”

turned and left. As she passed by the ancestral hall, she made

could clearly hear Asher reciting his scripture in a hoarse voice.

After quietly listening to

was observing the

to pick anything up initially, the clues were obvious

to be particularly focused on Asher. Although she did display some warmth toward Sienna, it paled in comparison to the concern she had

she mention that Sienna was like

was just speculating for

do something now that she’s here at Mount Tranquil. I hope Annie isn’t going to disappoint me in the next

Tranquil. Since it was still

its partnership with Dovil Group. Their share price and profit

Group’s reputation overseas grew

The Gaming Club

was interested in investing in the domestic e-sports industry.

recalled Jennifer being stressed out by her evaluation, she figured the

mind, she gave Jennifer a call and requested the latter’s company

for joy. Without any hesitation, she ordered the bodyguard stationed at the door by Treyton

the e-sports club, Gwendolyn was already waiting at

Come, let’s go and see how good these professional