The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn had always spoken bluntly, and while that didn’t set well with Annie, the latter said nothing. Ultimately, the winner takes it all. I’ve indeed failed to kill Gwendolyn. I wasn’t meticulous enough and didn’t do a splendid job, so there’s no use in arguing.

As they walked one behind the other, Annie piped up. “My dear sister, the layout of this villa is a little different as it has been modified. Allow me to give you a little tour today.”

Right after she finished talking, she took off like lightning.

Gwendolyn immediately gave chase. As she was about to catch up, Annie quickly hit a switch on the wall.

Suddenly, a large metal cage descended from above, trapping them both inside.

Gwendolyn surveyed the cage without showing a hint of panic. “What tricks are you trying to play now?”

Despite Annie’s innocent and adorable smile, her heart was actually filled with malice.

She opened the lid of a nearby oil drum and kicked the drum over.

Yellow oil gurgled out, spreading across the floor.

Gwendolyn, I know being taken back to the Harris residence by you means another round of hellish torment. Since you won’t spare me, why don’t we perish together? What do you think?”

Gwendolyn remained completely still and incredibly calm.

“If I can’t exit this villa within ten minutes, I won’t be the only one who dies. Once Cedrick is enraged, Paul, who’s desperately protecting you, won’t be able to leave Chanaea in one piece.”

Annic nonchalantly fidgeted with her fingernails, then took out a lighter to fiddle with it. “He doesn’t truly care for me. Even if Cedrick kills him, he deserves it. He’s just infatuated with my body, while I’m merely using him for the power he can give me. Our relationship involves nothing more than mutual aid.”

Gwendolyn lowered her gaze at the oil flowing in her direction.

took a step back. “So, that’s why you deliberately

father’s infidelity, finding out that the man she considered a good husband, Marcus, had actually had an affair.” She couldn’t stop herself from chuckling at the mention of the past. “I was young back then, but I remember it all. Our dad bought us a small villa, and

family. Dad knew about this, but I cried a little, played innocent, and he let that matter slide. He used all his connections to help me suppress this matter. Unexpectedly, he was willing to marry Lorelai, who graduated from

Annie’s exquisite countenance in utter shock. The latter’s face became contorted and

young then. Your mother was so kind. How

was truly ingrained, and it was impossible for

intense hatred churning within her. “Evelyn. I really want to rip out your heart and see if it’s truly

I’ve held this secret for many years. Now that you have

laughed wickedly, lifted the lighter, and was about to light the oil on the floor. “Gwendolyn, although we weren’t born on the same day, we

was maniacal as she slowly crouched down.

Gwendolyn swiftly lunged at the former, raising

was taken by surprise, and the lighter slipped from her hand, falling outside

hand around Annie’s slender neck, slamming her forcefully against the edge of the

was very painful, prompting her to let out a muffled grunt.

and slapped Annie’s delicate face while simultaneously tightening her

becoming thinner. She coughed violently as colors

“This beautiful face is such a waste on you. Someone like you should’ve just

further with great difficulty. “That’s right. I’ve known since I was young that I have to fight for myself, so I killed your mom. Gwendolyn, you should’ve seen it for yourself.

scene Annie described, Gwendolyn was so heartbroken that she was on the verge of losing her mind. Intense murderous intent filled her eyes, and she

could breathe became scarcer. She felt as if her life was seeping away. Still, she didn’t resist. Or rather, she wasn’t Gwendolyn’s

to breathe her last, Sienna’s voice suddenly sounded.

it’s been nine minutes. Are you two okay in there? We’ll

long time, Sienna borrowed a

I’ve killed Annie, not to mention with Paul and his subordinates playing witnesses, even Cedrick will be powerless to save me from being convicted. In that case, my