Nico came to a sudden halt, and his eyes lifted to meet Cedrick’s piercing gaze from the other side. His face paled slightly, startled by the intimidating look.

“I swear, my sister-in-law-to-be, I wouldn’t dare tamper with the results when so many eyes are upon me!”,

Compelled by a wave of trepidation, he swung the branch once more, this time with even greater force.

Evelyn convulsed in agony, her body trembling at the brink of collapse.

Her doe-like eyes brimmed with tears as she cast a helpless gaze toward Kieran and Treyton, who were seated on the nearby couch.

“Help me, Kieran, Treyton.”

However, Kieran remained cold and impassive, his face devoid of any trace of emotion. He was unperturbed by her desperate plea for help.

Treyton couldn’t bear to see her covered in blood as the brutal strikes echoed in his ears. Hence, he turned away, choosing to ignore the scene.

As Evelyn witnessed the apathy of her two brothers, a chill settled in her heart. A sardonic smile crept onto her pale lips, a bitter reflection of the irony that enveloped the situation.

She would groan in pain occasionally, but she never begged for mercy.

Slap!

As the final whip cracked through the air, the last thick branch in Nico’s hand snapped.

He took a moment to catch his breath, feeling exhausted from the exertion. He turned to look at Gwendolyn and Cedrick and said, “We’re done with the fifty lashes.”

“Great.” Gwendolyn’s voice remained icy, devoid of any inflection.

and immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration. The captivating charm she had exhibited

forcefully pulled her

teetering on the edge of collapse,

she was subjected to harsh punishment. She knew all too well that this was Gwendolyn’s deliberate attempt to crush her spirit and

and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The

in the family

asked, “Lorelai said you instigated her to push Dad

a moment to ease the pain coursing through her.

despicable! How can you bear to have someone push him down the stairs? He has

“What is there to feel guilty about? He should have known the consequences when he gave you the inheritance. I know I’m his beloved daughter, but he loved you more. He

exquisite facade was a heart filled with malice

a heartless woman!” Gwendolyn bellowed, “Nico, slap her. Make her

“Okay.”

walked over. With a swift motion, he

by the relentless beatings she had already suffered, Evelyn couldn’t bear the force of the slap any longer. She crumpled to the ground

lining of her mouth. The searing pain

back up and forced her to

was still furious by Evelyn’s hurtful words

quickly patted her back in the

presence calmed

“You have treated me as your greatest enemy all these years and

sitting on either side of the couch.

Eve dinner, I was alone at home weeping in sorrow. When I was young, I saw Dad holding you in his arms while we were out.

wanted. I had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting to despicable

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