"Uncle."
Uncle?
Did he hear it wrong?
Is Sylvia really calling him?
Clare's mind went blank, and all his nerves tightened instantly. He felt a rush of excitement flowing through his body.
He didn't know if it was a momentary lapse of reason or what, but he reached out and was about to embrace Sylvia.
But someone else acted faster than him. A long arm appeared out of nowhere and pulled Sylvia away from him.
Clare was left feeling lonely.
"Mr. Hipps seems very happy," said the deep voice that carried the silence of the hallway, hooking Clare's heartstrings.
Damn... Why is Franklin so annoying?
Why does he act like an enemy in love?
He's Sylvia's uncle. What's wrong with hugging her?
Clare sobered up a bit from his overwhelming joy and excitement. His eyes were filled with happiness as he asked, "Sylvia... Sylvia... Are we family now?"
Looking at Clare's ecstatic expression, Sylvia couldn't help but smile too.
Under the light, Clare's handsome features became even more otherworldly. Especially when he smiled so happily with those smiling eyes staring straight at her; it made Sylvia feel joyful too.
She breathed a sigh of relief; she had relatives now too...
This feeling is really strange...
Maybe this is what blood ties are like...
She thought silently to herself.
Franklin felt happy for her but also somewhat afraid because she suddenly had many more relatives who might take her away from him.
Anyway, it was still good news.
"I'm so happy that I don't know what to do! How about I treat everyone to karaoke?" Suddenly Clare suggested something very down-to-earth while rubbing his hands together. "Is there any KTV nearby? Or maybe nightclubs or clubs? Anything goes."
He wasn't familiar with this area after all.
"Singing together will be lively," said Sylvia who was willing to indulge in Clare's enthusiasm. She looked at Franklin and added. "Let's call Brayden and Jenna out as well."
"Oh right! Let's invite Evie and Jasper over too! Everyone can have fun together playing dice!"
The more they talked about going singing at KTV together, the better idea sounded. Sylvia continued. "Let's go then!"
Franklin didn't object either. He started calling Brayden and Jasper. After sending them messages, Franklin turned back towards them, saying, "Alright then. Let's go sing karaoke."
K-LEADER is a well-known KTV spot in Larro, with business always booming thanks to its high-end decor and top-of-the-line drinks and beverages. That's why Larro locals love to gather their friends here for a night of karaoke.
Recently, Katie has been filming in Larro. After wrapping up her shoot today, she decided to come here with her fellow cast members for some singing fun. With so many people from the crew, she had hoped to book the largest private room available at K-LEADER. However, the manager told her that it had already been reserved by someone else and could only offer a slightly smaller room.
Katie was disappointed but knew that going elsewhere would be beneath her status as a Mcguire Group heiress. She was starring in a low-budget web series adapted from one of the top-ranking sites on the internet - not exactly an A-list production - but still felt entitled enough to demand better treatment.
"I'll pay double," she said firmly to the manager.
"I'm sorry miss," replied the manager apologetically. "Someone else booked it first; we can't go back on our word."
Katie's face flushed with embarrassment at being denied again. "I'll pay triple!"
The manager shook his head. "I'm afraid I can't do that either."
Feeling humiliated by everyone around her who seemed amused by this situation, Katie called up Kareem immediately. "Hey, Kareem! Can you help me find K-LEADER's boss? I need him or her to book me their biggest private room!"
Kareem just got back home after work at the Mcguire Group when he received Katie's call, asking for such an absurd request. He thought sarcastically about how stupid his cousin could be sometimes...
But he kept his cool and replied calmly. "Sure thing; give me a minute."
As luck would have it, Kareem knew K-LEADER's CEO personally since they were both part of national chains themselves! He made sure no one saw him making such an embarrassing phone call before dialing up his contact three minutes later.
"Hello there... it's Kareem Mcguire calling... yes... I know this might sound ridiculous but my cousin wants your biggest private room tonight..."
Meanwhile, Katie waited anxiously on hold until finally hearing Kareem say.
Kareem's lazy voice came through, "Katie, his phone is off. He's probably resting. Why don't you go play in another store?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: After divorce, Ex-wife Revealed Identities
New updates please......
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....