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.

styled hair and immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration. The captivating charm she had exhibited at the homecoming feast had vanished, replaced

forward and forcefully pulled her up, making

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

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

and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The

the family was

instigated her to push Dad down the

to ease the pain coursing through her. Finally, she

to have someone push him down the stairs? He has been supporting you and doting

and her eyes 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.

was a heart filled with

bellowed, “Nico, slap her.

“Okay.”

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

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

damaged lining of her mouth. The searing pain persisted in her mouth even after she spat a mouthful of blood onto the

forcefully yanked her back up and forced her to kneel again did she start

furious by Evelyn’s

quickly patted her back in the

presence calmed

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

who were sitting on either side of the couch. They

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,’

had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting to despicable means. As long as I get what I want, isn’t that

I don’t hate you. I just feel it’s unfair, so I wanted to switch places with you. Because in the Harris family, there can only be one beloved little princess, and