The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 

These sanctimonious parents had convinced themselves they were defending marriage, standing up for wronged wives everywhere. 

In reality, they were just social climbers, desperately trying to attach themselves to perceived power. 

If they’d only damaged property, perhaps we could have discussed alternatives. 

But they crossed an unforgivable line. They hurt my daughter and I. 

I would make them pay. Every last cent. 

When it became clear I wouldn’t back down, panic finally broke through their entitled facades. 

They turned on Ashley like wolves. 

“This is all your fault! You spread lies without even checking the facts!” 

“You’re the real homewrecker! Now we’re all going down because of you!” 

“Had the nerve to parade around as the Luna of the Shadow Pack. Pathetic!” 

“We’re in this mess because we tried sucking up to you! You should pay every cent!” 

“Don’t even think about asking us to help with that $940 million. That’s your problem!” 

Ashley finally snapped, her designer mask cracking completely. “You” 

tical vultures!” 

“Don’t act innocent. You were all desperate to please someone with power. You pushed me to make a scene!” 

“When you thought I was the Luna of the Shadow Pack, you were practically kissing my feet. Now look at you – running like rats from a sinking ship!” 

“You were born to be bootlickers. And you’re going down with me!” 

The argument might have turned violent if the officers hadn’t intervened. 

When things calmed down, the excuses started flowing.