The Ex and Her Riches

Instead of entering the ancestral hall and confronting them directly, Gwendolyn remained standing outside the door and observing the situation.

As Asher had kept his head low, the dim lighting from the candles around him helped obscure the conflicted look in his eyes.

He then placed the pen down, rubbed his aching wrist, and asked without looking up, “Hate her? Why is that?”

“You’re her biological brother and have protected her for so long. No matter what wrong you’ve done, she still shouldn’t take her anger out on you, even though she’s the head of the family now. Have you really never thought of fighting back, Mr. Asher? To snatch back what is rightfully yours?”

Although she was from Ospea, she was able to speak Chanaean fluently after studying in Chanaea for four years.

Her voice was soft and pleasant on the ears, but Asher simply frowned at her in response as he tilted his head to meet her gaze.

Even so, Annie maintained a sweet and adorable smile on her face, as though she was merely making a friendly suggestion.

Gwendolyn continued to observe them from outside the door.

There was a conflicted look in Asher’s eyes as he stared at her beautiful face for a whole minute.

“Ms. Annie, this is the Harris family’s private affair. Since you are a guest that Gwendolyn invited over, you should know your place and behave like one.

Annie was stunned for a moment, but then she seemed to understand what he was implying. She persisted in trying to goad him into action. “I know an outsider like myself shouldn’t get involved, but I can’t bear to watch her abuse you like this. My boyfriend is a nobleman from Ospea, Mr. Asher. His name is Paul Hall, and Antea Group is one of the biggest companies in the world. We can help you!”

Infuriated, Asher shouted at her, “This is the Harris family’s ancestral hall, Annie! Please leave and never return!”

Displeased with his stubbornness, Annie leaned in close and whispered something into his car.

Asher clenched his fists after hearing what she said.

Amused with his reaction, Annie said with a sweet smile, “I shall wait for the day you regret it, Mr. Asher.”

tidied her dress, and shot him a few more

a smile, “Since you’re here, why not stick around for a little while longer, Ms. Annie? Why are you leaving in

I heard about Mr. Asher being forced to recite scriptures on his knees as punishment, so I decided to drop by for a visit.” Annic replied with

to see. So, what do you have to say about it?” Gwendolyn asked

too harsh on Mr. Asher? I don’t know what he did to wrong you, but I think this punishment is rather excessive. I couldn’t bear to watch him suffer like this, so I suggested that he seek my help

I’m the one who

met, so you can’t possibly be

you two as my siblings, Ms. Harris. For some reason, I felt an inexplicable sense of closeness even when I met Mr. Asher and you for

knees, simply let out a sigh and closed his eyes. He did not want to participate

luxury I can never hope to have. I’m an only child, and my parents passed when I entered university, so I had only myself

the moment she first

though Annie was trying to imply something deeper with her

people fogging the forest with insecticides, but it’s not uncommon for one to run into insects and rodents around here. It would be hard for me

elder sister concerned for their younger sibling. “Try not to wander about throughout the next few days. If you must head out, then please inform me beforehand. I

She’s trying to keep me

such good care of me, Ms. Harris. I will be sure to be extra careful! Anyway, I missed my afternoon nap, so I’ll be heading back to get

right. Take as much rest

had another brief

until she was completely out of sight before locking the door to the ancestral hall from the inside. As a

walked up to Asher at the coffee

ask me,

are no longer siblings, so you need to stop calling

hard in an attempt to

right. I had it coming. So, what did you stay behind

ignored his affectionate tone and asked sternly. “It has been about eight to nine months since Evelyn went missing in the countryside. Where do you think

and

off, crumpled

scripture and proceeded to

don’t know where she is. It’s possible that she’s dead. Even if she