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

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

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

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

to

guest. I’m the one who made the arrangements so you could stay here, so you should be thanking me instead,

you can’t possibly be friends. Maybe you two are family instead? It would make sense for a sister to feel bad for her brother’s

Gwendolyn’s penetrating gaze and explained 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

the scriptures on his knees, simply let out a sigh and closed his eyes. He did not

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

the moment she

she couldn’t help but feel as though Annie was trying to imply something deeper

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

her on the shoulder, continuing in a 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

she’s doing here. She’s trying to keep me within her

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 some

right. Take as much rest

another brief exchange before Annie left the ancestral

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

up to Asher at the coffee table and glared

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

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

an attempt to

coming. So, what did you stay

tone and asked sternly. “It has been about eight to nine months since Evelyn went missing in the countryside. Where

that and messed up the word he was

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

the pages of scripture and proceeded to rewrite

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 come