Lahat ng Kabanata ng Master Odell’s Secret Ex-wife: Kabanata 1151 - Kabanata 1160

Odell peered down at Haytham emotionlessly. “So, did you instigate them?” he asked. Haytham instinctively tried to deny it, but when he met the man’s frosty gaze, he got nervous. He was at a loss for action and unconsciously said, “Yes, yes, I did it. I didn’t know what I was doing. I just thought of ending Sylvia’s career…” Odell’s expression remained frosty. “Did you also help Madam Springsteen set Sylvia up?” “Yes. Madam Springsteen forced me to. I just did what she told me.” Odell’s furrowed brows added a layer of ferocity to his handsome face. “What did she tell you to do?” Haytham quivered. Sylvia’s expression shifted. She said in a small voice, “Odell, that’s a long time ago. Just forget it.” Carter Corporation and Springsteen Corporation were partners, and they were in front of a crowd, so it was inappropriate to reveal the schemes that would affect the working relationship between the two companies in public. Odell continued to stare at Haytham. “Speak!” Ha

Confused, Lily looked at her grandfather. “Grandfather, what’s wrong with me being the competition judge?” Master Springsteen looked at her seriously. “Your painting has improved a lot since last time.” Lily’s eyes gleamed with delight, but before she could smile, her grandfather said, “But it’s not enough to make you a good judge yet. Others might not say anything about your painting, but as your grandfather, it is my duty to tell you the truth.” Lily’s expression froze. She frowned and argued, “Are you saying that my painting is mediocre?” “That’s right. You might look good while you paint, but you are not there in terms of skills yet. You lack the idealization and experience, so you need to practice more.” Master Springsteen was reluctant to hit her with the proverbial pail of cold water, but it was a fact. He pursed his lips and sighed. “Compared to Simon and the other two veterans, your painting is too far behind.” Lily clenched her fists and asked reluctantly, “What a

Sylvia was suffocating from the hug. “Odell, I can’t breathe.” The man’s grim expression softened and loosened his hug. It took him a while to hide his frosty look, and only then he released her. He stroked her face and said, “I’ll go make a call. Rest if you are tired. I’ll be back soon.” Sylvia asked, “Why are you making a call at this hour? Who are you calling?” His face was emotionless. “It's a work-related call.” Sylvia was worried. “Odell, I’ve gotten over it already, so please don’t do this. Don’t start a war with the Springsteens, or whatever you’re going to do.” The Springsteen Corporation might not be as big as Carter Corporation, but the family was still one of the biggest families in Westchester, and they were Carter Corporation’s business partner. Odell smiled. “Don’t worry. I know how to differentiate private and work matters.” “Great.” Sylvia sighed a breath of relief. She went to the closet and changed into her pajamas. Odell took his phone outside.

Both Madam Springsteen and Mrs. Springsteen stuck their ears to the door to listen to the noises inside. Their eyes widened in disbelief when they thought they heard Lily say sorry. Madam Springsteen got nervous. “Lily, what are you talking about? Open the door now. Don’t scare me.” Given her understanding of Lily, the girl would never say something like this. Something must have happened. Just before Madam Springsteen left to find the spare key, the door opened. With teary eyes, Lily appeared behind the door. Both Madam Springsteen and Mrs. Springsteen looked at her in shock. Madam Springsteen said, “Lily, don’t be sad. She’s just better than you at painting. You don’t need to be mad about someone of her status.” “She’s better than me at drawing, she’s better looking than me, and she’s better than me at almost everything,” Lily said as she looked at her grandmother calmly. “Grandmother, you don’t need to cheer me up anymore. Please don’t look down on Sylvia either. Grand

As soon Sylvia hung up the phone, Isabel asked, “Mommy, what did that bad lady say to you?” Liam and Flint also looked at their mother in confusion. Sylvia patted their heads. “She’s just trying to apologize in person.” Shock widened Isabel’s eyes. Liam was baffled as well. He asked, “Why is she apologizing all of a sudden?” Sylvia pondered. “Maybe her family scolded her?” There was a crowd when they had confronted Haytham earlier, and Master Springsteen might have witnessed it himself. Even if he was not present, the news would have reached his ears soon enough. Sylvia might have only seen the man a few times, but she could tell he was unlike Lily or Madam Springsteen. If he found out about what they had done to her, he would be unhappy. She wondered what Lily wanted to talk to her about other than apologizing. …Sylvia left the kids' room after putting them to sleep and returned to her room. Odell came back from the study and had washed up for bed. He lay on the