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

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

no need for you to come along. Just stay and chat with

villa the moment she finished talking.

from the villa and pulled Leif to a quiet corner to talk. All this while, the latter had been watching over

for you,

“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 other than Sienna comes over, call me immediately and report everything you see in

You can count on me.”

Gwendolyn reminded him, “Remember to be discreet and not let anyone

“Got it.”

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

Asher reciting his scripture in

After quietly listening to

observing the latter’s expression

to pick anything up initially, the clues were obvious after giving it

did display some warmth toward Sienna, it paled in comparison to the concern

Sienna was like

was just speculating for the

Mount Tranquil. I hope Annie

Tranquil. Since it was still early,

partnership with Dovil Group. Their share

the same time, Harris Group’s reputation overseas grew

The Gaming

investing in the domestic e-sports industry. Thus, she planned to visit

figured the latter would jump at the opportunity to take a

that thought in mind, she gave Jennifer a call and requested the latter’s company as she

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

she arrived hurriedly at the e-sports club, Gwendolyn was already waiting

see how good