The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 589 Evil

Gwendolyn had always spoken bluntly, and while that didn’t set well with Annie, the latter said nothing. Ultimately, the winner takes it all. I’ve indeed failed to kill Gwendolyn. I wasn’t meticulous enough and didn’t do a splendid job, so there’s no use in arguing.

As they walked one behind the other, Annie piped up. “My dear sister, the layout of this villa is a little different as it has been modified. Allow me to give you a little tour today.”

Right after she finished talking, she took off like lightning.

Gwendolyn immediately gave chase. As she was about to catch up, Annie quickly hit a switch on the wall.

Suddenly, a large metal cage descended from above, trapping them both inside.

Gwendolyn surveyed the cage without showing a hint of panic. “What tricks are you trying to play now?”

Despite Annie’s innocent and adorable smile, her heart was actually filled with malice.

She opened the lid of a nearby oil drum and kicked the drum over.

Yellow oil gurgled out, spreading across the floor.

Gwendolyn, I know being taken back to the Harris residence by you means another round of hellish torment. Since you won’t spare me, why don’t we perish together? What do you think?”

Gwendolyn remained completely still and incredibly calm.

“If I can’t exit this villa within ten minutes, I won’t be the only one who dies. Once Cedrick is enraged, Paul, who’s desperately protecting you, won’t be able to leave Chanaea in one piece.”

Annic nonchalantly fidgeted with her fingernails, then took out a lighter to fiddle with it. “He doesn’t truly care for me. Even if Cedrick kills him, he deserves it. He’s just infatuated with my body, while I’m merely using him for the power he can give me. Our relationship involves nothing more than mutual aid.”

Gwendolyn lowered her gaze at the oil flowing in her direction.

a step back. “So, that’s why

but what really broke her was discovering our father’s infidelity, finding out that the man she considered a good husband, Marcus, had actually had an affair.” She couldn’t stop herself from chuckling at the mention of the past. “I was young back then, but I remember it all. Our dad bought us a small villa, and your mother sneaked over to catch him in the act. When your mother saw my mom, she quarreled with Dad on the

that, and I could become the legitimate daughter of a wealthy family. Dad knew about this, but I cried a little, played innocent, and he let that matter slide. He used all his connections to help me suppress this matter. Unexpectedly, he was willing to marry Lorelai, who graduated from a prestigious university, rather than my uneducated and backgroundless mom. In the end, I could only remain an illegitimate daughter. How ironic. My mom was kind–hearted and had always been ridden with guilt because of your mother’s death.

causing me to lose my mom. Nonetheless, he was kept in the dark about your mother’s death, not knowing that I

exquisite countenance in utter shock. The latter’s face became contorted and menacing

mother was so kind. How could she give birth to

was truly ingrained, and it was

intense hatred churning within her. “Evelyn. I really want to rip out your heart and

small price. My dear sister, I’ve held this secret for many years. Now that you

“Gwendolyn, although we weren’t born on the same day, we can die on the

was maniacal as she slowly

eyes coldly. While Annie was squatting down, Gwendolyn swiftly lunged at the former, raising her long leg to kick

lighter slipped from her hand, falling outside the cage where it

Gwendolyn wrapped her hand around Annie’s slender neck, slamming her forcefully against the edge of the metal

on Annie’s back was very painful, prompting her to let out a

Annie’s delicate

thinner. She coughed violently

like you should’ve just gone

right. I’ve known since I was young that I have to fight for myself, so I killed your mom. Gwendolyn, you should’ve seen it

was on the verge of losing her mind. Intense murderous intent filled her eyes, and she exerted more force to strangle Annie.

breathe became scarcer. She felt as if her life was seeping away. Still, she didn’t resist. Or rather, she wasn’t Gwendolyn’s match even if she wanted

Annie was about to breathe her last, Sienna’s voice

there? We’ll wait one more minute before we go in with

hadn’t come out for a long time, Sienna borrowed a megaphone and called out at the doorway.

his subordinates playing witnesses, even Cedrick will be powerless to save me from being convicted.