Master Odell’s Secret Ex-wife novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Sylvia felt a terrible throb in her heart. She looked at Odell, the man that she had adored for more than a decade, who now looked back at her with complete indifference and disdain.

Not only did he not believe Sylvia’s explanation, but he even wanted to have her slapped sixty times for Tara’s sake.

Sixty slaps would ruin her face entirely.

Sylvia cried out, “Odell, why don’t you break my legs or something? Anything but my face!”

She pleaded on the verge of tears.

Odell only pursed his lips.

This time, it was Tara who tugged his arm. “Forget it, Odell. She only hit me six times. You’re going to ruin her face if you have her slapped sixty times. Besides, my face hurts and we’d better get to a hospital.” Perhaps it would have been better if she had not said anything at all. Odell promptly commanded the bodyguards, “Do it now!”

The two bodyguards would not dare disobey Odell and immediately held Sylvia down. Sylvia did not have the strength to resist and was forced onto her knees. What followed swiftly after was the loud, distinct smack of a palm against her cheeks.

Smack!

The burning sensation spread across that side of her cheeks.

This was merely the beginning.

Before Sylvia could ready herself for it, another slap landed on the other cheek.

Smack, smack… A series of slaps rang out and echoed across the living room. There was no telling how much time had passed. It was only after she tasted the metallic blood trickling down her lips and felt her head throbbing endlessly, and her face had become so swollen that she almost passed out when the two bodyguards stopped. “Master Carter, that’s sixty slaps.” The two bodyguards released Sylvia and reported to Odell. Sylvia’s seemingly lifeless body slumped onto the floor.

Odell got up and approached Sylvia with several large strides. He stood over her like she was a meaningless subject underneath him.

Sylvia could hardly make out the features of his face due to the pool of tears in her eyes, but she could distinctly feel his sharp eyes fixed on her.

Her first instinct was to curl into a ball in an attempt to shield her face from his scrutinizing glare.

Despite her attempts, Odell squatted in front of her and grabbed her by the chin. He told her

venomously, “Sylvia, this is the price you pay for messing with Tara!” Sylvia bit her lip hard, but that did not stop the tears from spilling out of her eyes.

She broke down and cried. Odell, how could you be so cruel?! Odell seemed to be taken aback by this and immediately dropped her chin as if it was a piece of burning coal. He declared impatiently, “I’m taking the child. You have one day to pack up your belongings and get out of here.” Sylvia’s head smacked against the ground again.