"Only eight thousand dollars, and you think the Ritter family would care? Even if it was eight hundred thousand, the Ritter family wouldn't bat an eye. And yet here you are, trying to humiliate me with this measly sum!" Mrs. Ritter finally realized that she had fallen right into Franklin's trap with every step she took.
She was so angry that her whole body trembled and she almost lost her composure. If there weren't so many people around, she would have cursed Franklin out loud without any hesitation.
But she held back. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly with a stiff expression on her face: "Mr. Maskelyne, the compensation of eight thousand dollars will be transferred immediately to your account. You can rest assured... Since our Ritter Group has lost, I will abide by the terms of our bet."
She spoke slowly as if struggling for each word while trying not to pass out from anger at any moment under all those eyes watching her every move.
Even though in her heart she wanted nothing more than to tear Franklin apart along with MI6 itself!
But still, Mrs. Ritter held back because the Ritter Family had its own pride and dignity; even if it meant losing face in public.
After all, wasn't it just compensation? An apology?
Without waiting for Franklin's response, Mrs. Ritter turned towards Ashlyn and said firmly, "Let's go!"
Ashlyn followed behind Mrs. Ritter in humiliation as they walked away from the basketball court while Club Ritter members trailed behind them looking dejected; no longer full of confidence before their match began.
Watching them leave, Sylvia approached Franklin and looked towards Cody saying, "Cody, let's head back too."
Cody patted his shoulder, "When did you guys form a golden triangle? I didn't know about this."
"That was years ago." Franklin chuckled lowly. "Jasper Brayden, and I especially love playing basketball together, often sparring against Soren but he insisted on becoming professional. We three don't have time to play regularly together, so I formed Club Sylvia to give Soren a platform. When we a get bored, we can always find someone worthy enough to spar against."
Cody nodded understandingly,"I see now."
The group left the basketball court, heading towards Balfax Mansion for dinner after such an exhausting day.
Upon hearing her words, Vaughn dragged his injured arm and said, "Sure, sure!" He had been eating light and nutritious recovery meals since yesterday when he got injured. The food was so bland that it almost tasted like nothing.
Just as Isla was about to speak, she heard Franklin's voice on the phone saying, "Soren, bring our men to Balfax Mansion for dinner."
Her face stiffened... she suddenly felt uneasy.
Was Soren going to be there too? She had an inexplicable urge to escape but if she didn't go it would seem strange.
They worked and lived together every day; it would be weird not to eat together.
So she could only grit her teeth and follow everyone else to Balfax Mansion.
As soon as Sylvia got into the car, she received a message in the Facebook group chat on her phone.
Chad: Didn't Zero say he wanted to treat us a meal? Why hasn't he done it yet?
Alby: Yeah, when are we having this dinner party?
Ward: Can't wait!
Sylvia suddenly remembered that she had promised everyone that they would have a gathering but had been too busy lately and forgotten all about it.
So she quickly replied: Sorry guys! I've been really busy lately and forgot all about it. I'm actually heading out of town for Vienna in a couple of days so maybe we can plan our gathering when I get back?
Ward responded with curiosity: Why are you going to Vienna anyway? I heard it's the city of music.
Sylvia replied back saying that she was attending an event there.
Alby commented on how busy Sylvia always seemed while Sylvia explained that her mentor had promised someone else on her behalf so there was no way around attending this event.
Just then their car pulled up at Balfax Mansion's entrance where they met up with everyone else before heading inside.
The Ritter Villa.
Mrs. Ritter suppressed her anger throughout their journey home but finally exploded upon entering the house.
She went crazy throwing tea cups and utensils from the coffee table onto the ground causing loud shattering sounds throughout their mansion's living room area.
Ashlyn followed behind Mrs. Ritter, covering both ears in fear while all other Ritter family servants stood by at a distance without daring themselves closer or intervening with Mrs. Ritters' actions.
No one dared approach or console Mrs. Ritter during such moments of rage.
"Franklin! The Wright family! You will pay!"
"Vile woman Sylvia! How dare you!"
The Ritter household staff stood by quietly watching as if being punished themselves.
Upon receiving the news of Club Ritter's defeat, Donovan immediately rushed back to the Ritter family estate. As soon as he walked in, he heard Mrs. Ritter's angry voice and hurried over. "What are you doing? It's just a defeat, is it necessary to be so angry?"
"How could I not be angry?" Mrs. Ritter was so furious that her face turned pale and green. "He actually forced Ashlyn to apologize publicly! This is a humiliation for our entire Ritter family, trampled on and crushed underfoot."
She didn't need to look at Twitter to know that it must have been going crazy with videos of Ashlyn being forced to apologize everywhere.
Just thinking about it made her want to tear Franklin apart.
"But think about Jenna, isn't she still under your control? What kind of music can she produce?" Donovan tried his best to comfort Mrs. Ritter who was boiling with anger. "When our daughter wins first place in the Graley Piano Competition and Jenna has nothing, we can humiliate her on Twitter and let everyone know that strength speaks for itself."
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The readers' comments on the novel: After divorce, Ex-wife Revealed Identities
I just started to read this because it said it is "finished". Np I am stuck on the middle of it. What it is all about?...
there is update for quite while....
Please update. I still hope to finish this story. I really like it....
Story says complete but it is incomplete...
please let franklin and sylvia back together. thanks...
Update please. Any chance of more than one update a day? Thankies....
Is there no chance of getting more than 1 chapter a day please?...
I hope his not getting parasite love poison too. And get untangle with other women....
I'm just wondering is this the last chapter? I know that this book is not finished but it does say completed. I love it and don't want it to stop just like that....