The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

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.

pain 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,

pulled her

teetering on the edge of collapse, her indomitable spirit refused to

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

sidelong glance. The frigid intensity in her eyes

status in the family

her to push Dad down the stairs. Is

to ease the pain

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

filled with a pained expression. Despite the agony she was experiencing, her 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 beloved daughter, but he loved you more. He was unwilling to make me part of the Harris family all these years. I was the illegitimate daughter who had to live in secrecy. Doesn’t he deserve

was a heart

bellowed, “Nico, slap her. Make her pay for

“Okay.”

sleeves and walked over. With a swift

had already suffered, Evelyn couldn’t bear the

her mouth. The searing pain persisted in her

forcefully yanked her back up and forced her to kneel again did she start to regain some semblance of

furious by

in the hope of

his presence calmed Gwendolyn

as your greatest enemy all these years and took great pains

were sitting on either side of the couch. They showed no signs of empathy as they witnessed her being

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 me aside and told me that Marcus was not my father

I truly wanted. I had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting to despicable means. As long as I get

Because in the Harris family, there can only be one beloved little princess, and I felt