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

they all sat quietly, waiting for the

the wait, Ashton’s phone rang several times–work calls from the company. By the time

those parents end up angering Mr. Wade because

girls couldn’t sit still any longer and hurried to the side to call their parents, urging them to come over

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

family, which was why Rachel and the others had always been so eager to flatter

had brought their parents to the school and that Ashton was even

when bullying a classmate, and now they were in

the parents of the other four girls also looked uneasy. It seemed that today was going to be

instructing her

had left, Briar smiled and said, “Since everyone’s here now, let’s settle

her phone to the computer, turned the

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 dragged

time the girl emerged from the restroom, her hair was disheveled,

student could do to bully a small and helpless girl. And the

Ellen, who had just been sent out by Briar

were just a few clips taken from the

the room speechless.

slowly disconnected her phone from the computer and turned to look

ground. “What do you think would happen if I took these videos straight to the police? Do you

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 scenario for Liora and the others,‘

still minors, and in cases like this, the focus was usually on education rather than punishment. At most, their parents might pay some money behind the scenes, and that would be the

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the other four girls heard this, their expressions changed instantly. They had all seen How children had bullied Ellen. Now that they were being asked to face tenfold or even a

could bear the consequences.

looked toward Ashton,

do about

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

now and promise never to repeat it. Please, give them one more chance to make

as you two are willing to help us

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

pleading, even dragging in Landon and the other school administrators. They chattered anxiously and humbly, lowering

on Ellen for a moment of thrill. Now their parents were forced to beg some unknown woman for

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

Please forgive us!”

a grocery run. As she opened the door, the first thing

when she saw Ellen enter did she finally

carried her bag of popsicles and bottled water

them to Brandon. Then, she straightened Ellen’s posture. “You want to

not me or Mr. Wade. If you’re sincere, apologize to her. On top of that, each family will

agrees not to pursue the matter further, I

total of 500 thousand dollars from five

change her mind, so he rushed to agree. “We agree. My daughter will apologize to Ellen right now.

father forced her head down in a deep bow. The force was so strong that if she

her knees in front

was wrong. Please forgive me,”

lead, the other four girls quickly followed suit. “I’m

silence. She had never been treated with

asked in a small voice, shrinking toward Briar’s

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