Chapter 556 Fully Investing In The Gaming Club


    Asher and Sienna were both caught off guard.


    Nheless, Gwendolyn was the head of the family, and it was her prerogative to ce her friend with


    them for a day or two.


    As the decision nowy in Annie’s hands, the three of them shifted their gazes in her direction.


    In response to the attention, Annie broke into an innocent smile, while her face brimmed with


    anticipation. “That’s a wonderful idea. In that case, I hope I’m not imposing, Mr. Asher, Mrs. Harris.”


    Throughout the exchange, Asher barely spoke a word. He became a lot more reserved ever since he


    recited the Heagurn Sutra for endless nights. The explosive temper of old was nowhere to be seen.


    Sienna responded with a polite smile. “Since you’re a friend of Gwen’s, we’ll definitely do our best to


    amodate you. Which hotel are you staying in? I’ll have the bodyguard pick your luggage up.”


    “Thank you, Mrs. Harris.”


    Annie shifted herself closer to Sienna and held thetter’s hand affectionately. “I don’t have an elder


    brother or sister, but you have treated me like family. It feels as if you’re my actual sister-inw.”


    With her hand held by Annie, Sienna eked out an awkward smile. “Don’t mention it. If there’s anything


    you need during your time here, feel free to let me know.”


    “Sure. Thank you, Mrs. Harris.”


    Gwendolyn sipped her coffee as she quietly observed Annie trying to get into Sienna’s good graces.


    With her mind focused on Annie, she barely registered the taste of coffee at all.


    While Annie was upied by her conversation with Sienna, Gwendolyn used the opportunity to talk to


    Asher. “Over the next few days, your punishment will be brought forward to the afternoon. You can skip


    the whipping for the time being. Instead, just kneel at the ancestral hall and recite the scripture. It’s a


    good form of character building anyway.”


    Asher was stunned by Gwendolyn’s words, for she had ordered him to stop his self-imposed


    punishment a long time ago.


    Why is she asking me to continue with my punishment now?


    Unable toprehend what was going through Gwendolyn’s mind, Asher could feel his heart break


    from the former’s icy words and distant attitude.


    “All right. I got it.”


    Gwendolyn subsequently nced at the time. “It’s already the afternoon. Shouldn’t you head to the


    ancestral hall for your punishment already?”


    Asher was jolted to his feet before leaving the vi without looking back.


    He headed to the Harris family’s ancestral hall which was located inside Marcus’ old vi.


    Upon noticing that Asher was going out, Annie attempted to stand up to follow him. “Where is Mr. Asher


    going?”


    Gwendolyn replied tly, “To be punished. It’s a family matter, there’s no need for you toe along.


    Just stay and chat with Sienna. Anyway, I’ll go and have a look.”


    Then, she left the vi the moment she finished talking.


    Meanwhile, Gwendolyn emerged from the vi and pulled Leif to a quiet corner to talk. All this while,


    thetter had been watching over Marcus’ old vi


    “What can I do for you, Ms. Gwendolyn?”


    With her eyes looking in the direction of the ancestral hall, she calmly instructed, “Leif, I’ll have to


    trouble you to keep an eye on the ancestral hall for the next few days. Keep watch outside whenever


    Asher is reciting his scripture. If anyone other than Siennaes over, call me immediately and report


    everything you see in detail.”


    “Understood, Ms. Gwendolyn. Don’t worry. You can count on me.”


    “Mmm-hmm.” Gwendolyn reminded him, “Remember to be discreet and not let anyone notice.”


    “Got it.”


    Once her orders were issued, Gwendolyn turned and left. As she passed by the ancestral hall, she


    made it a point to stop.


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    Outside, she could clearly hear Asher reciting his scripture in a hoarse voice.


    Aplex yet inexplicable sensation subsequently welled up within her. After quietly listening to his


    recitation, she turned around and left.


    When Gwendolyn brought Annie over, she was observing thetter’s expression the entire time.


    Even though she didn’t manage to pick anything up initially, the clues were obvious after giving it more


    thought.


    Annie appeared to be particrly focused on Asher. Although she did disy some warmth toward


    Sienna, it paled inparison to the concern she had for Asher.


    Also, why did she mention that Sienna was like her sister-inw instead of her sister?


    Nevertheless, Gwendolyn was just specting for the time being.


    If she’s really Evelyn, she would definitely do something now that she’s here at Mount Tranquil. I hope


    Annie isn’t going to disappoint me in the next few days.


    With that thought in mind. Gwendolyn drove away from Mount Tranquil. Since it was still early, she


    decided to return to Harris Group.


    Recently, Harris Group managed to expand overseas due to its partnership with Dovil Group. Their


    share price and profit also increased ordingly.


    At the same time, Harris Group’s reputation overseas grew in tandem with its expansion.


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    On top of that, Gwendolyn was interested in investing in the domestic e-sports industry. Thus, she


    nned to visit all the different teams in the afternoon.


    When she recalled Jennifer being stressed out by her evaluation, she figured thetter would jump at


    the opportunity to take a break.


    With that thought in mind, she gave Jennifer a call and requested thetter’spany as she visited


    the various e-sport venues.


    The invitation caused Jennifer to jump for joy. Without any hesitation, she ordered the bodyguard


    stationed at the door by Treyton to drive her to the address Gwendolyn had sent.


    By the time she arrived hurriedly at the e-sports club, Gwendolyn was already waiting at the entrance.


    “You’re finally here. Come, let’s go and see how good these professional gamers are.”


    Filled with anticipation, Jennifer took in her surroundings like a curious baby.


    Within the e-sports industry, those in their twenties were considered old. Hence, the venue was filled


    with youngsters who were around eighteen to neen, the peak of their youth.


    While Gwendolyn and Jennifer were looking around, the club’s professional gamers were ying


    against another team as part of their training.


    It provided thedies with the perfect opportunity to watch the team in action.


    The team consequently yed well, winning eight out of the ten training rounds.


    After enjoying the spectacle, Gwendolyn went to speak with the team’s founder alone.


    “As you can see, Ms. Harris, our newly-formed team is currently made out of newbies. That said, they


    are. the cream of the crop among the nation’s gamers. However, our club is currently short of funds,


    while our yers arecking in exposure. If you’re willing to invest in us, we will definitely not


    disappoint you. In fact, our target this year is to be the global champion.”


    As Gwendolyn had plenty of funds to spare, what mattered to her was the club’s culture.


    Fortunately, what she witnessed that day left a good impression on her.


    Even during training, the team would encourage each other in defeat and share their joy in victory.


    evidence of a positive environment.


    Subsequently, Gwendolyn offered some suggestions for the team’s diet, amodation, and training


    schedule.


    Just before she signed the investment agreement, there was one more thing she had to do.


    She proceeded to call Jennifer-who was in the midst of getting some pointers from the professional


    gamers-into the room.


    “Jennifer, since you’re into this genre of games, do you think you can handle the job of managing the


    team?”


    The suggestion came as a pleasant surprise to Jennifer.


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    “Did I hear it right? Are you offering me a job, Gwendolyn?”


    Gwendolyn gave her head a tousle. “You can put it that way. Since she’s bored stiff memorizing


    information in the vi, a job would do her some good.


    Given how much Jennifer loved the club, she agreed without thinking. “I would love to give the role a


    try. I’ll definitely do my best as team manager.”


    Gwendolyn added, “Don’t get carried away yet. Your course remains your ultimate objective, so you


    should work hard to finish it. As for managing the e-sports team, it will be your job from the afternoon till


    the evening. During the day, you can continue studying for your postgrad and after work, get additional


    tuition from Treyton. Do you think you can cope with such an intense schedule?”