Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Fraser and Samantha had been putting on their little show for quite some time, but the room was dead silent, with no one paying them any,

attention.

Even Ellen, whose hand Samantha was holding in a supposedly caring manner, just let Samantha hold it, keeping her head down without saying a word.

It wasn’t that Ellen was deliberately ignoring them; she was just intimidated by Samantha’s enthusiasm and couldn’t break free from her tight grip.

The school leaders, including Landon, wanted to say something, but as soon as Fraser and Samantha entered, they went straight to Ashton without even sparing a glance at them.

Normally, when they came to the school, the school leaders would at least put on a polite smile and exchange pleasantries. Today, however, they completely ignored the school leaders. It was so awkward that Landon and the others didn’t even know how to defuse the situation.

Liora, standing to the side, was so embarrassed she felt like she had social anxiety. She muttered under her breath, “Dad, Mom.”

Samantha reluctantly let go of Ellen’s hand. “I got a bit too excited when I heard Liora had a conflict with a classmate at school. I apologize for making a scene in front of everyone.”

Fraser pulled Samantha down to sit and finally realized that the atmosphere was too tense. It seemed that this matter wouldn’t be easily resolved today.

“Miss,” Fraser said, turning to Briar with his usual smile, “I’m curious, what do you plan to do about this little spat between Liora and Ellen?” He emphasized the words little spat.

“We’ve come here, of course, to make amends. You and Ellen can both rest assured of that,” Fraser continued.

Samantha nodded in agreement. “Yes, if it’s Liora’s fault, we’ll compensate financially and apologize as needed. We won’t shirk our responsibility.”

Briar’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile as she watched the overly dramatic couple. “No rush. We’re still waiting for others to arrive. Let’s talk

once everyone’s here.”

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As she spoke, Briar took out a wet wipe and handed it to Ellen, signaling her to clean her hand. This blatant display of disdain almost made

Samantha’s smile falter.

‘What does she mean? Is she implying that my hands are dirty?‘ Samantha wondered. ‘Ellen is just a poor student. I haven’t minded touching her, yet here they think my hands are dirty? And what did she mean by?

‘What’s there left to discuss? It’s just a matter of having Liora apologize to Ellen and offering some money as compensation for medical expenses and emotional distress.‘

They had even brought their checkbook, ready to write a check for 30 thousand dollars.

If it weren’t for Ashton’s presence, and the need to avoid giving him the impression that the Winters family was stingy and unreasonable, they would have offered no more than a few thousand dollars at most.

To a poor student like Ellen, 30 thousand dollars would be a fortune. She would be grateful and thank them profusely. ? was enough to cover her college tuition and more.

“Do you two have any objections?” Brjar looked at Fraser and Samantha, her gaze piercing.

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Fraser wanted to say no. He didn’t have time to humor this young girl. Showing up and saying a few nice words was already me thin enough.

But one indifferent glance from Ashton, and Fraser quickly changed his tune with a smile. “Sure. For Mr. Wade’s sake, of course, we can wait

all sat quietly, waiting for the parents

the company. By the time he answered the fifth call, Fraser and the others were

for them. If those parents end up angering Mr. Wade because of their tardiness, we will surely be caught in

girls couldn’t sit still any longer and hurried to the side to call their

what felt like endless waiting, the parents of Rachel and the others rushed over

the Winters family, which was why Rachel

their parents to the school and that Ashton was even backing them up, the parents of Rachel

bullying a classmate, and now they were in a

of the other four girls

instructing her to go to the

had left, Briar smiled and said, “Since everyone’s

wall in the reception room, connected her phone to the computer, turned the volume up to the

and verbally abusing the same little girl for all

emerged from the restroom, her hair was disheveled, and her clothes

clear that these girls had done everything a student could do to bully a

just been sent out by Briar to buy

from the school’s surveillance system. But they were

the room speechless.

her phone from the computer and turned to look at Liora and

videos straight to the police? Do you think you could still act so nonchalant?”

seems so fierce, yet she is considering such a mild approach? If she chose to go

still minors, and in cases like this, the focus was usually on education rather than punishment. At most, their parents might pay

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other four girls heard this, their expressions changed instantly. They had all seen How children had bullied Ellen. Now that

could bear the consequences.

Fraser looked toward Ashton, hesitating. He asked, “Mr. Wade, what do you think

about this?”

children were in the wrong. When Ellen returns, we’ll make sure they apologize. We’ll also offer full compensation, whatever the amount. We’re begging you

children definitely realize their mistake now and promise never to repeat it. Please, give them one more chance to make

long as you two are willing to help us

help us. The children are still young. If we can

Briar, pleading, even dragging in Landon and the other school administrators. They chattered anxiously and humbly, lowering themselves without shame. It was a pitiful sight that brought tears to the

Now their parents were forced to beg some unknown woman for mercy, bowing

Liora and the other four girls tearfully stepped forward, bowing repeatedly to Ashton and Briar. “We’re sorry, Mr. Wade.

Please forgive us!”

door, the first thing she saw was this

parents‘ pleas. Only when she saw Ellen

softly and carried her bag of popsicles and bottled water over to Briar.

to Brandon. Then,

Mr. Wade. If you’re sincere, apologize to her. On top of that, each family will

expenses. If she agrees not to pursue the matter further, I

hundred thousand dollars per family, which made a total of 500 thousand dollars from five families. It was

but Fraser feared Briar might change her mind, so he rushed to agree. “We agree.

down in a deep bow. The force was so strong that if she

to her knees in

Ellen. I was wrong. Please forgive me,” she

followed

She had never

them?” Ellen asked in a small voice, shrinking toward

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