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.”

straight, tidied her dress, and shot him a few more glances

around for a little while longer, Ms. Annie? Why are you leaving in such a hurry?

to recite scriptures on his knees as punishment, so I decided to drop by for a visit.” Annic replied with a

So, what do you have to say about it?” Gwendolyn asked with a casual

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 couldn’t take it anymore. Paul and I

guest. I’m the one who made the arrangements so you could stay here, so

you can’t possibly be friends.

calmly. “It would be an honor for me to have 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 the first time. It’s as though

let out a

child, and my parents

Annie the

she couldn’t help but feel as though Annie

not wander 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 it’s not uncommon for one

not to wander about throughout the

I see what she’s doing here. She’s trying to keep me within her sights on Mount Tranquil!

Gwendolyn’s intentions, 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!

as much rest as

then had another brief exchange before Annie left

was completely out of sight before locking the door to the ancestral hall from the inside. As a safety precaution, she also shut all

Asher at the coffee table and glared coldly

you want to ask me, Kiddo?” Asher asked without pausing his

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

swallowed hard in an attempt to hide his

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

been about eight to nine months since Evelyn went missing in the countryside. Where do

he heard that and messed up

it off, crumpled it

the pages of scripture and proceeded to rewrite the

if she were still alive, I doubt she’d be stupid enough to come