Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 515

Chapter 515 What Were

These Old Timers Planni…

At the press conference lounge, Briley lounged on the plush sofa, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth.

Her recent tearful performance in front of the cameras had been impeccable.

The reporters had looked on with sympathy.

By now, she was sure public opinion had shifted entirely.

That detestable Sadie was probably being criticized online. She deserved it! Sadie had it coming for stealing everything that

should have been hers.

The more Briley dwelled on her thoughts, the more her satisfaction grew.

She was already picturing the day she would take over the Wall Group and how she would “repay” Sadie.

Suddenly, the ring of her phone on the table jolted her.

Briley scowled at the disruption. An unknown number. Who could it be? Terrible timing.

She was in too good a mood to deal with this nuisance.

Briley quickly pressed the disconnect button.

But the phone rang again within seconds, persistent.

Still calling?

Briley lost patience, her expression souring as she grabbed the phone and said, “Hello? Who is this? Can’t you take a hint?”

After a moment of silence, an elderly voice, heavy with anger, erupted. “Briley! How dare you!”

That voice! Briley froze, her pupils narrowing.

It was Jonah Wall, an elder of the Wall family!

She had overlooked these old guardians.

Springing from the sofa, she nearly toppled a glass of water in her haste.

Her voice shaky, she attempted a smile and said, “Granduncle Jonah? Oh, it’s you! I’m so sorry! I didn’t realize…”

The icy tone from the other end interrupted her. “Enough of this nonsense! Come to the meeting hall at Wall Manor immediately! You have one hour. If I don’t see you by then–starting tomorrow, you’re out of the Wall family!”

Click. The call ended abruptly.

Briley stood still, clutching the phone, her mind racing.

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The meeting hall? Why this sudden summons? And the threat of disownment?

What had she done to provoke such a reaction? Could her press conference have infuriated these old guardians?

But she had spoken only to protect the Wall family’s reputation, to defend that despicable Sadie! Were they so oblivious?

Resentment surged within her, yet it was quickly overshadowed by a deeper fear.

The Wall family elders, especially Jonah, wielded absolute power.

If they decided to cast her out, they could very well do so.

But she had worked too hard to rise to where she was now!

Briley inhaled deeply, steadying her nerves.

She wasn’t the vulnerable person she used to be.

She had saved Sadie, gained fans, and garnered public support.

Even if these stubborn old men were upset, what could they really do to her?

At worst, they would scold her. That had to be all.

Briley was reassured by this thought, her anxiety diminishing.

She straightened her attire, refreshed her lipstick, and regained her composure.

She was intrigued–what were these old timers planning this time?

With her head held high, Briley confidently walked out of the lounge in her high heels.

Upon entering the meeting hall at Wall Manor, she immediately sensed the oppressive tension.

The Wall family elders, all clad in somber formal attire, lined the room in stern silence.

At the forefront, Jonah’s expression was stormy.

“Get down on your knees!”

Briley hesitated. She was a rising star now. Being seen kneeling here would be humiliating.

She adopted a distressed expression, her voice soft and pleading.

“Granduncle, I… I have an injury. The doctor advised against any strenuous activity or putting pressure on the wound. If I

kneel and it reopens–and if the reporters outside find out- it could disgrace the entire Wall family.”

Her words made Jonah’s face flush with anger.

Did she still care about the family’s reputation?

Without another word, he raised his cane—and struck her sharply on the knee.

“Ah!”

Briley hadn’t anticipated that he would actually strike her. She staggered and fell to her knees.