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

the wait, Ashton’s phone rang several times–work calls from the company. By the time he answered the fifth call, Fraser and the others were growing

parents end up angering

any longer and hurried to the side to

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

as the Winters family, which was why Rachel and the others had

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

a classmate, and now they

of the other four girls also looked uneasy. It seemed that

and handed it to Ellen, instructing her to go to the school convenience store to

said, “Since everyone’s here now, let’s

walked over to the table against the wall in the reception room, connected her phone to the computer, turned

videos showed Liora and her four friends, at different times and places, and from various angles, physically and verbally abusing the same little girl for all sorts of reasons. They even

the restroom, her hair

done everything a student could do to bully a small and helpless girl. And the girl being bullied in

who had just been sent out by Briar to buy

they were just a few clips taken from the school’s surveillance

the room speechless.

look at Liora and the others, who seemed to want

took these videos straight to the police? Do you think you could still

Briar seems so fierce, yet she is considering such a mild approach? If she chose to go to the police, the outcome probably wouldn’t be too severe. It’s likely the best–case

in cases like this, the focus was usually on education rather than punishment. At most, their parents might pay some money behind

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changed instantly. They had all seen How children

could bear the consequences.

close to Ashton, Fraser looked toward Ashton, hesitating. He asked,

about this?”

When Ellen returns, we’ll make sure they apologize. We’ll also offer full compensation, whatever the amount. We’re begging you and this young lady

mistake now and promise never to repeat it. Please,

to pay 50 thousand dollars. As long as you two are willing to

Carter, please help us. The children are still young. If we can

school administrators. They chattered anxiously and humbly, lowering themselves without shame. It was a pitiful sight that brought

of thrill. Now their parents were forced to beg some unknown woman

trouble, they couldn’t just watch their parents endure this humiliation alone. Liora and the other four girls tearfully stepped forward, bowing repeatedly to Ashton and Briar. “We’re sorry, Mr. Wade. We were wrong. We’re sorry, Briar. We were

Please forgive us!”

the door, the first thing she

Only when she saw Ellen enter did she finally gesture for

responded softly and carried her bag of popsicles and bottled water over

Ellen and handed them to Brandon.

to her. On top of that, each

If she agrees not to pursue the matter further,

family, which made a total of 500 thousand dollars from five families.

her mind, so he rushed to agree. “We

Liora could respond, her father forced her head down in a deep bow. The force was so strong

to her knees

wrong.

four girls quickly followed suit. “I’m sorry,

in stunned silence. She had never been treated with

should I forgive them?” Ellen asked in a small voice, shrinking toward Briar’s

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