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.

the Harris family’s ancestral hall which was

attempted to stand up to follow him. “Where

“To be punished. It’s a family matter, there’s no need for you to come

she left the villa the moment she finished

Leif to a quiet corner to talk.

for you, Ms. Gwendolyn?”

“Leif, I’ll have to trouble you to keep an eye on the ancestral hall for the next few days. Keep watch

You can count on me.”

Gwendolyn reminded him, “Remember to be discreet and

“Got it.”

As she passed by the ancestral hall, she made it a point to stop.

hear Asher reciting his scripture in a

within her. After quietly listening to his recitation, she turned around

Annie over, she was observing the latter’s expression the

initially, the

some warmth toward Sienna, it

she mention that Sienna was like her sister-in-law instead of

Gwendolyn was just speculating for the time

Mount Tranquil. I hope Annie isn’t going

from Mount Tranquil. Since it was still early, she decided

due to its partnership with Dovil Group. Their share price and profit

overseas grew in tandem with

Investing In The

domestic e-sports industry. Thus, she planned to visit all the different teams in the

her evaluation, she figured the latter would jump at the opportunity to take a

she gave Jennifer a call and requested the latter’s company as she visited the various e-sport venues.

bodyguard stationed at the door by Treyton to drive her to the address Gwendolyn

time she arrived hurriedly at the e-sports

and see how good these professional gamers are.”