After divorce, Ex-wife Revealed Identities

Chapter 779

"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.

received a message

to treat us a

we having this dinner

Ward: Can't wait!

suddenly remembered that she had promised everyone that they would have a gathering but had been too

couple of days so maybe we can plan our gathering when I get

that she was attending

busy Sylvia always seemed while Sylvia explained that her mentor had promised someone else on her behalf so there was no way

car pulled up at Balfax Mansion's entrance

The Ritter Villa.

their journey home but finally exploded upon

the coffee table onto the ground causing loud shattering

distance without daring themselves closer or intervening with Mrs. Ritters' actions. No

family! You will

Sylvia! How

Ritter household staff stood by quietly watching as if being punished

as he walked in, he heard Mrs. Ritter's angry voice and hurried over. "What are you doing? It's just

so furious that her face turned pale and green. "He actually forced Ashlyn to apologize publicly!

look at Twitter to know that it must have been going crazy with

her

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

little relieved when she heard

fiercely while still unable to swallow this

she spoke again, "Go practice piano in your room!

method again but knew that only by winning could she make their family

peak, Ashlyn dared not provoke any further trouble and

a large table; Vaughn may have injured his arm but couldn't resist scrolling through short videos or Twitter feeds on his phone screen. Seeing Ashlyn's pitiful appearance all over social

pathetic she looks now

patted Franklin's shoulder gratefully knowing full well how much credit Franklin deserved for defeating the Ritters' family spirit this time

why thank me for doing anything?"

Mrs. Wright sighed and lifted her glass, "I propose a

also nodded repeatedly, "Our Wright family is nothing

need for pleasantries, we're all on

everyone sat down

it was a coincidence or intentional on Soren's part, Isla happened to be seated right next to

was enthusiastically discussing the game, no one noticed her

didn't have to wait long