Chapter 588 A New Secret

Since Gwendolyn had gotten a head start, Asher and Sienna hurriedly left Mount Tranquil for Summerbank Island.

Thankfully, they arrived at the coast just before Gwendolyn departed for the small island.

“Gwen.”

The sound of Sienna’s voice prompted Gwendolyn to turn around.

When she spotted her eldest brother and his wife, she asked, “Why are you both here, Sienna?”

“Asher was worried about you, so we decided to come and check on you,” explained Sienna.

Gwendolyn turned her attention to Asher, who was staring at her.

The siblings held each other’s gazes for a while before Gwendolyn broke off eye contact.

She offered, “Since you’re here, let’s go to the island together.”

Nico had gathered his men and was on standby on the coastline as planned. They would only charge into the island in an emergency.

Gwendolyn led Sienna and Asher onto a small speedboat and set off for Summerbank Island.

Paul and Annie were already waiting in front of a lavish mansion, looking as though they were holidaying

at a resort.

Around eight bodyguards stood behind them, forming an imposing entourage.

Sienna and Asher’s arrival brought a bright smile to Annie’s face. She exclaimed, “Ah, I didn’t know my brother and sister–in–law would join us. You must adore Gwendolyn. You’re worried that something will happen to her even though I’m the one being seized.”

Her enthusiasm was not well–received. Sienna replied coldly, “Who are you calling your sister–in–law? The only in–law I have here is Gwen.”

The second she ended her retort, Asher pinched her wrist, warning her to bite her tongue and avoid agitating Annie.

from Annic, close enough to see her beautiful face

share the Harris blood. Why won’t you love me?

welled in her eyes. She sounded genuinely upset as she continued, “Why does she deserve that? All I want

on her and pulled her into his lap. He coaxed, “Annie, Honey, I truly love you.

tight hug, putting

twenty–one–year–old girl seeking comfort in the arms of a man in his forties brought a frown to Sienna and

Annie’s accusations, Gwendolyn refuted calmly, “You did all those horrible things yourself. There isn’t an ounce of morality in you. You should’ve expected the day everyone would turn their backs on you after all your schemes to replace my position in the Harris

turned out this way. I’m as open- minded as they can get; I wouldn’t have antagonized you because you were an illegitimate daughter. In fact, I would’ve treated you like a younger sister if you weren’t bent on sabotaging me.

into a

to wipe the slate clean with you and start over, would you

budge as she replied, “No. You’ve harmed me too many times. Some people can never turn over a new leaf. You know that better than me;

coldly but did not refute

for Gwendolyn was

she had one last trick

gaze. “I know the true reason behind your mother’s death. Wouldn’t you like to

and glared

but firmly shook

If even I

you know about it? Stop buying yourself time. You’re coming back to the Harris residence with

the

bit her lip and pondered Annie’s

of an illness. Her death had caused Gwendolyn and her brothers much anguish, yet now Annie was claiming that there was a different reason behind their

Should I trust her?

goaded, “What are you scared of, Gwendolyn? Are

Gwendolyn replied, “I’ll trust

on Annie’s

to Ospea with Paul or leave Chanaea. I can take any other request into

think of anything now, but I was hoping you’d enter the villa alone with me. I want to show you something. It’ll tell you the

share this secret with.”

Asher cleared his throat and cautioned. “Don’t go, Gwendolyn. We can slowly investigate

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