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.

a step

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 your mother sneaked

that matter slide. He used all his connections to help me suppress this matter. Unexpectedly, he was willing to marry Lorelai, who graduated from a prestigious university, rather than my uneducated and backgroundless mom. In the end, I could only remain an illegitimate daughter. How ironic. My mom was kind–hearted and had always been ridden with guilt because of your mother’s death. That was why she risked her life to save Asher when she happened to see him in danger. Asher helped me all these years because he felt culpable for causing me to lose my mom. Nonetheless, he was kept in the dark about your mother’s death, not knowing that I was

stared at Annie’s exquisite countenance in utter shock. The latter’s face

so young then. Your mother was so kind. How could

was truly ingrained, and it was

She bored her eyes into Annie with intense hatred churning within her. “Evelyn. I really want to rip out your

dear sister, I’ve held this secret

weren’t born on the same day, we can die on the same day. At least you’ll have someone to keep you company,

was maniacal as she slowly crouched

Gwendolyn swiftly lunged at the former,

slipped from her hand, falling outside the cage

her hand around Annie’s slender neck, slamming her forcefully against the edge of the metal cage with a loud thud.

was very painful, prompting her

swung her hand with all her might and slapped Annie’s delicate face while simultaneously

becoming thinner. She coughed violently

like you should’ve

Annie guffawed and provoked her 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. To this day, I still remember how she struggled before her death and the look of utter disbelief when she saw

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

her life was seeping away. Still, she didn’t resist. Or rather, she wasn’t Gwendolyn’s match even if she wanted to.

about to breathe

in there? We’ll wait one more minute before we go

Gwendolyn and Annie hadn’t come out for a long time, Sienna borrowed a megaphone and called

If they enter and see that 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 whole life will be ruined by this woman. Is this why she’s deliberately