After Divorce She Becomes the Billionaire Heiress (Sylvia and Cyril) novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Robbery in Plain Sight?? 

Sylvia was direct and unequivocal. She was simply stating facts – reclaiming what was hers. Who could argue with that?

Her blunt words left Michelle shaking with anger.

“You willingly gave these things to me initially,” she fumed, “Now you want them back? That’s nonsense! Once gifted, you relinquish all claims!” 

Michelle brazenly refused to return the items. Though Sylvia wasn’t her ideal daughter–in- law, her gifts had elevated Michelle’s status. Especially that ruby necklace which drew envious looks over the years.

Michelle cared deeply about people’s perceptions of her. When she realized how admired her new necklace was, she was thrilled.

So when Sylvia asked for it back, Michelle objected vehemently.

Having dealt with their duplicity for years, Sylvia knew Michelle’s reluctance came as no surprise.

Still, today Sylvia was determined to retrieve her possessions, regardless. These people hardly deserved such fine gifts.

Michelle’s shamelessness left even Juliet chuckling in disbelief. She had dealt with audacity before but never anything like Michelle’s.

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“Though initially given freely, your unwillingness to return Sylvia’s things, gives her every right to reclaim them. It’s perfectly reasonable. Let me make this clear the only reason we’re having a civil chat is out of respect for your status as an elder. If you don’t return what’s hers, don’t blame me for blatantly stealing it!” Juliet asserted.

Juliet had been quite upset when Sylvia insisted on marrying Cyril despite the objections. Now that Sylvia wanted her stuff back while they created obstacles, Juliet was livid.

If civility failed, more brazen measures would be required. For Juliet, the ends always justified the means.

Hearing Juliet’s proclamation left Michelle trembling in anger. She was accustomed to lording over Sylvia. Being challenged so bluntly by Sylvia’s friend left her seeing red. As she stepped forward to strike, Juliet caught her hand mid–air.

“How dare you try to hit me? I’m no pushover. Try that again and I’ll put you straight into a hospital bed!” Juliet threatened.

With shameless people, meeting audacity with audacity was often required. Sensing Juliet wasn’t one to be trifled with, Michelle took a step back but Juliet maintained her vice–like grip on Michelle’s hand.

“Are you blind?” Michelle screamed at Sylvia, “Can’t you see how your friend is manhandling me? Make her release me this instant or I swear my son will teach serious lesson!‘

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With no luck against Juliet, Michelle turned her ire at Sylvia, shouting loudly. Sylvia glanced over at Juliet but said nothing.

As Michelle stood there, stunned, Sylvia brushed passed her and headed upstairs. Sensing looming disaster, Michelle shouted for Sylvia to stop but she didn’t even look back as she