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. The captivating charm she had exhibited at the homecoming feast had vanished, replaced

pulled her up, making

teetering on

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

Evelyn a sidelong glance. The frigid intensity in

status in the family

you instigated her to push Dad down the stairs.

the pain coursing through her. Finally, she replied expressionlessly,

the stairs? He has been supporting you and doting on you all these

you the inheritance. I know I’m his beloved daughter, but he loved you more. He was unwilling to make me part of the Harris family

a heart filled with

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

“Okay.”

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

by the relentless beatings she had already suffered, Evelyn couldn’t bear the

The searing pain persisted in her mouth

to kneel again

by Evelyn’s hurtful words

quickly patted her back in the

presence

all these years and took great pains to cause me

and Treyton, who were sitting on either side of the

scoffed, “We are both daughters of the Harris family. You are the almighty princess, protected by your dad and brothers from a young 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

choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting to despicable means. As long as I get what

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