After divorce, Ex-wife Revealed Identities

Chapter 817

Ashlyn sat on the sofa, completely lost in thought. "It's really Sylvia..." she muttered to herself. How could there be a woman like her in this world?

The sun had risen and Ashlyn and her daughter had been sitting on the sofa all night without sleep. They were supposed to attend the Graley Piano Competition farewell banquet that afternoon, looking glamorous and beautiful. But now... they were embarrassed enough to hide themselves.

Meanwhile, Sylvia and Franklin had woken up. As Sylvia pulled back the curtains, she saw dark clouds looming outside - it was obvious that it was going to rain soon.

"I didn't expect today would be so gloomy," she said as she watched the grass droop down under the weight of raindrops.

The once vibrant morning was now extremely low-pressure; oppressive silence enveloped everything around them.

Sylvia glanced at her phone absentmindedly only to find more than ten missed calls from Jenna, Mrs. Wright, Logan, Eden... and Ramiro?

She felt confused for a moment before remembering that last night before going to bed she recorded an audio message for Maskelyne Group, just being cooperative but not letting Ashlyn trample over her head with impunity.

But then Twitter exploded with negative comments about Ashlyn's behavior towards Sylvia...

Franklin looked at her helplessly as he handed over Ramiro's musical instrument which he passed down onto Sylvia. "Ramiro has passed it on you."

Sylvia was scrolling through messages when Franklin spoke up again, "He thinks you are his successor."

"Really?" She raised an eyebrow skeptically while Franklin pinched her cheek affectionately. "Yes! He tweeted about it last night."

"I don't want it." She groaned feeling overwhelmed by all of these responsibilities thrust upon her shoulders yet again.

Just as she picked up Ramiro's call intending on declining his offer politely, he spoke first, "Miss Andrews," Ramiro sounded tired but sincere. "I apologize for giving you my instrument without your permission but I truly believe that only you deserve such an honor..." He sighed deeply into his phone receiver. "My health is deteriorating day by day... Miss Andrews... you really are..."

And then there was silence on both ends of the line...

Sylvia was in a difficult position. She had intended to refuse, but Ramiro's words made it hard for her to say no.

"Don't talk like that, Mr. Cantrell. Maybe you'll recover," Sylvia whispered, trying to comfort him.

I've had a few rounds of chemo recently and it helped a little bit, but not for long. This is my only wish in life - to have my instrument taken care of. Miss Andrews, please come back and collect my piano after you return home. I'll hold a ceremony and I hope you can

okay, the old Cantrell. Sylvia won't let you

finally calmed down. Her beautiful face was full

isn't a cure-all," Franklin comforted her

life but couldn't cure all diseases

feeling emotional about Ramiro though;

banquet for Graley Piano Competition was held at the top floor

painfully red from embarrassment; it felt like someone had slapped

told you we didn't need to come here! We could just go back home!" Ashlyn complained

do you know? This is an opportunity to network with big shots! What will happen if we leave now? Sylvia has such great reputation these days!

even dare look at anyone!"

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mingled together before turning away quickly without making eye

the Spencer family's young master, Alejandro Spencer, is also

long as you catch Alejandro's eye and marry into the Spencer family, then you'll truly be on top of the world."

both smiled with joy. "Could it be Mr. Alejandro who has

entrance where guests

wore a golden off-the-shoulder gown that revealed her beautiful collarbone while reflecting light off its fabric

slender figure seemed fragile

high in an intricate bun which contrasted perfectly with her fair skin tone creating

yellowish white light like a fairy goddess beside Franklin who wore his bespoke suit tailored to perfection around his long legs giving him an ai of nobility and elegance while his handsome face exuded danger and dominance as he scanned everyone present in front of him with one hand casually tucked inside his

immediately disappointed because the comers were exactly what they didn't want

a voice rang out from near the entrance

over but before he could get close enough, he extended

Franklin said nonchalantly, shaking hands briefly before

long," Alejandro smiled slightly at him, then turned towards Sylvia, extending his hand, ready to shake hers but once again, Franklin reached out, causing him to

compared to most men but still

seeing Alejandro's familiar and somewhat ingratiating attitude towards Franklin, her eyes suddenly became flustered and anxious. Her

Damn it!

with Franklin and even hinted at