The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 564 We Can Help You

Instead of entering the ancestral hall and confronting them directly, Gwendolyn remained standing outside the door and observing the situation.

As Asher had kept his head low, the dim lighting from the candles around him helped obscure the conflicted look in his eyes.

He then placed the pen down, rubbed his aching wrist, and asked without looking up, “Hate her? Why is that?”

“You’re her biological brother and have protected her for so long. No matter what wrong you’ve done, she still shouldn’t take her anger out on you, even though she’s the head of the family now. Have you really never thought of fighting back, Mr. Asher? To snatch back what is rightfully yours?”

Although she was from Ospea, she was able to speak Chanaean fluently after studying in Chanaea for four

years.

Her voice was soft and pleasant on the ears, but Asher simply frowned at her in response as he tilted his head to meet her gaze.

Even so, Annie maintained a sweet and adorable smile on her face, as though she was merely making a friendly suggestion.

Gwendolyn continued to observe them from outside the door.

There was a conflicted look in Asher’s eyes as he stared at her beautiful face for a whole minute.

“Ms. Annie, this is the Harris family’s private affair. Since you are a guest that Gwendolyn invited over, you should know your place and behave like one.

Annie was stunned for a moment, but then she seemed to understand what he was implying. She persisted in trying to goad him into action. “I know an outsider like myself shouldn’t get involved, but I can’t bear to watch her abuse you like this. My boyfriend is a nobleman from Ospea, Mr. Asher. His name is Paul Hall, and Antea Group is one of the biggest companies in the world. We can help you!”

Infuriated, Asher shouted at her, “This is the Harris family’s ancestral hall, Annie! Please leave and never return!”

Displeased with his stubbornness, Annie leaned in close and whispered something into his car.

Asher clenched his fists after hearing what she said.

Amused with his reaction, Annie said with a sweet smile, “I shall wait for the day you regret it, Mr. Asher.”

She then stood up straight, tidied her dress, and shot him a few more glances before turning around.

when Gwendolyn opened the door and said with a smile, “Since you’re here, why not stick around for a little while longer, Ms. Annie? Why are you leaving in such a hurry? It’s almost as if you’re feeling guilty about something. Are you afraid

about Mr. Asher being forced to recite scriptures on his knees as punishment, so I decided to drop by for

see. So, what do you have to say about it?” Gwendolyn asked with

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casual chuckle.

this punishment is rather excessive. I couldn’t bear to watch him suffer like this, so I suggested that

in the Harris family belongs to me now. You’re but a temporary guest. I’m the one who made the arrangements so you could stay

you two have only just met, so you can’t possibly be friends. Maybe you two are family instead? It would make sense for a sister to feel bad for

siblings, Ms. Harris. For some reason, I felt an inexplicable sense of closeness even when I met Mr. Asher and you for the first time. It’s

let out a sigh and closed his eyes. He did not want to participate

I’m an only child, and my

moment

Annie was trying to imply something deeper with her words.

been fairly hot lately. There are people fogging the forest with insecticides, but it’s not uncommon for one to run into insects and rodents around here. It would be hard for

sibling. “Try not to wander about throughout the next few days. If you must head out, then please

outing.”

she’s doing here. She’s trying to keep me

“Sure thing. Thanks for taking such good care of me, Ms. Harris. I will be sure to be extra careful! Anyway, I missed my afternoon nap, so

Take as much rest

had another brief exchange before Annie left

waited until she was completely out of sight before locking the door to the ancestral

at the

want to ask me, Kiddo?” Asher

ever since I got

calling me ‘Kiddo,” Gwendolyn corrected him with a displeased

face.

an attempt to

did you

“It has been about eight to nine months since Evelyn went missing in the countryside. Where

when he heard that and messed up the word he was

it off, crumpled it up, and tossed it aside without any

the pages of scripture and proceeded to