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.”

then stood up straight, tidied her dress, and

“Since you’re here, why not stick around for a little while longer, Ms. Annie? Why are you leaving in such a hurry? It’s almost as if you’re feeling guilty about something. Are you afraid that

his knees as

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

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 if he

the Harris family belongs to me now. You’re but a temporary guest. I’m the one who made the arrangements so you could stay here, so you should be thanking me instead, Gwendolyn responded

two friends, perhaps? Then again, you two have only just met, so you can’t possibly be friends. Maybe you two are family instead? It would make

have you two as my siblings, Ms. Harris. For some reason, I felt an inexplicable sense of closeness even when I

a sigh and closed his eyes. He did not

“Unfortunately, that is a luxury I can never hope to have. I’m an only child, and my parents

Annie the moment she first saw

such, she couldn’t help but feel as though Annie was

around, Ms. Annie. Mount Tranquil is really huge, and the weather has been fairly hot lately. There are people fogging the forest with insecticides, but

tone similar to an 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 will have two

doing here. She’s trying to keep me

but she maintained an innocent smile as she said, “Sure thing. Thanks for taking such good care of me, Ms. Harris. I will be sure to be extra careful!

much rest

two girls then had another brief exchange before Annie

before locking the door to the ancestral hall from the inside. As a safety precaution, she also shut

to Asher at the coffee table and glared

to ask me, Kiddo?” Asher

pregnant, Mr. Asher? We are no longer siblings, so you need to stop calling me ‘Kiddo,” Gwendolyn corrected him

in an attempt to hide his

right. I had it coming. So, what did you stay behind to ask me about, Ms.

months since Evelyn went missing in the countryside. Where do you

trembled when he heard that and messed up the word he

entire page, he tore it off, crumpled it up, and tossed

then turned the pages of scripture and proceeded to rewrite the contents of that

don’t know where she is. It’s possible that she’s dead. Even if she were still alive, I doubt she’d be stupid enough to