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.

hall which

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

It’s a family matter, there’s no need for you to come along. Just stay and chat with Sienna. Anyway,

she left the villa the moment she

a quiet corner to talk. All this while, the latter had

for

to keep an eye on the ancestral hall for the next few days. Keep watch outside whenever Asher is reciting

Don’t worry. You

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

“Got it.”

issued, Gwendolyn turned and left. As she passed by the ancestral hall, she made it a point to stop.

could clearly hear Asher reciting

After

over, she was observing the latter’s

she didn’t manage to pick anything up initially, the clues were obvious after giving

Asher. Although she did display some warmth toward Sienna, it paled in comparison

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

was just speculating for the time being.

here at Mount Tranquil. I hope Annie isn’t going to disappoint

that thought in mind. Gwendolyn drove away from Mount Tranquil. Since it was

to expand overseas due to its partnership with Dovil Group. Their share

same time, Harris Group’s reputation overseas grew in

The

e-sports industry. Thus, she planned to visit

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

call and requested the

the bodyguard stationed at the door

e-sports club,

go and see how good these professional