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.

oil was about to reach her feet, she took a step back. “So, that’s why you deliberately deceive me with

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 your mother sneaked over to catch him in the act. When your mother saw my mom, she quarreled with Dad on the spot. All of a sudden, your mother fell

willing to marry Lorelai, who graduated from a prestigious university,

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

kind. How could she give

wickedness was truly ingrained, and it was impossible

truth was more shocking than Gwendolyn had imagined. She bored her eyes into Annie with intense hatred churning within her. “Evelyn. I really want to rip out your heart and

sister, I’ve held this secret for many years. Now that you have learned the truth, isn’t it time for you to

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

maniacal as she slowly

Gwendolyn swiftly lunged

slipped from her hand, falling outside the cage where it couldn’t

neck, slamming her forcefully against the edge of the metal cage with a loud

on Annie’s back was very painful, prompting her to let out

delicate face while simultaneously tightening her grip around the latter’s neck.

clearly feel the air around her becoming thinner. She

her teeth in anger. “This beautiful face is such a waste on you. Someone like you should’ve just gone to hell, reincarnated there repeatedly, or just reborn as an animal.”

enraged demeanor, 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 it was me. She probably never imagined I would

verge of losing

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

about to breathe her last,

in there? We’ll wait one

a long time, Sienna borrowed

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 provoking