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 trembled uncontrollably on the ground. Her carefully styled hair and immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration.

and forcefully pulled her up, making

fragile form bore the marks of countless wounds. Despite teetering on the edge of collapse, her

any questioning began, she was subjected to harsh punishment. She knew all too well that this was Gwendolyn’s deliberate attempt to crush

and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The frigid intensity in

status in the family was

asked, “Lorelai said you instigated her to push Dad

pain coursing through

push him down the stairs? He has been supporting you and doting on you all these years. Don’t you

voice carried a chilling coldness. “What is there to feel guilty about? He should have known the consequences when he gave you the inheritance. I know I’m his

beneath Evelyn’s exquisite facade was a heart filled with malice and

woman!” Gwendolyn bellowed, “Nico, slap

“Okay.”

rolled up his sleeves and walked over. With a swift motion, he raised his hand and delivered a powerful

couldn’t bear the

mouth. The searing pain persisted

when William forcefully yanked her back up and forced her to kneel

by

in the hope of

presence calmed

greatest enemy all these years and took great pains to

Kieran and Treyton, who were sitting on either side of the couch. They showed no signs of empathy as they witnessed her being

age. How would you understand the pains of an illegitimate daughter? While all of you were enjoying New Year’s 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. I wanted to go over and call him ‘Dad,’ but Leif pulled me aside and told me

pursue my desires myself,

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