Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 363

Chapter 363

“What… what is going on here?” Mr. Cosgrove finally broke his silence, voice tight with confusion.

It was Sharon who answered. “Your son, Bob, was the ringleader in isolating and bullying my son, Theo, back at the previous kindergarten. Today, he got into a fight with Matty after another argument.”

She handed her phone to Mr. Cosgrove. “Here’s the surveillance footage. Why don’t you take a look for yourself?”

Mr. Cosgrove accepted the phone, forcing an awkward, ingratiating smile. “Thank you, Mrs. Biggs.”

He’d attended Theo’s birthday party before-he’d been there, had seen that scene, that moment when Sharon had been utterly

humiliated.

But unlike his wife, Mrs. Cosgrove, who was arrogant and shortsighted, Mr. Cosgrove was a seasoned player in the business world. He was slick and calculating. He knew exactly when to grovel.

So now, in front of Sharon, he showed not the slightest hint of disrespect. Quite the opposite-his spine practically folded in half, nodding, smiling, flattering.

Mrs. Cosgrove stood frozen, eyes bulging. Her heart thudded with a sudden, creeping panic. She’d just mocked Sharon, run her mouth like she owned the world. Had she… miscalculated?

When Mr. Cosgrove finished watching the footage, his face drained of color. His fingers trembled as he held the phone.

So that’s why. That’s why Xavier and Carter had been looking at him like that.

His son hadn’t just bullied Carter’s child. He’d also had the guts to lay hands on Xavier’s son.

A muscle in his cheek twitched uncontrollably as he forced a shaky smile.

“Mr. Cooper… Mr. Biggs… they’re just kids. Too young to understand. I sincerely apologize to both of you and your children.” He bowed his head lower and lower, spine bending almost to the floor. “Please… tell me what I can do. Anything. As long as you’re willing to forgive us.”

His humility was suffocating, practically scraping his knees on the floor.

Mrs. Cosgrove gaped, horrified, sputtering. “But… but it was Xavier’s kid who threw the first punch! Look at Bob-he got beat up so badly-”

She dragged Bob forward, thrusting him toward her husband.

Mr. Cosgrove snapped. He glared at his wife. “Shut up!”

Xavier said, “Funny. When I first walked in, your wife was suggesting that Sharon and my kid should kneel to apologize to hers.

“Now… it’s not that I enjoy making people kneel. Really. But since it was your wife’s idea… wouldn’t it be rude if I didn’t accept her suggestion?”

Mr. Cosgrove felt the blood drain from his face.

He finally understood exactly how he’d pissed off Xavier.

Without hesitation, he turned, raised his hand-

Smack!

The sound echoed through the office, crisp and brutal.

Mrs. Cosgrove staggered, seeing stars, clutching her face in disbelief. “You… you hit me?”

Mr. Congrone’s face twisted in rage. “I’m out there busting my ass for this family, and you-you useless woman-spend your time casing trouble for vs Kneel. Right now. Get on your damn knees and apologize to Mr. Cooper. Or so help me, I’ll ruin you “*

His hand shot out, yanking Bob by the arm. “And you—”

Xavier lazily cut in, “Forget the kid. “A father’s failure is reflected in his son. Adults should be the ones apologizing ”

At this point, Mr. Cosgrove couldn’t care less about dignity. He couldn’t care less about shame.

His knees hit the floor without hesitation.

“I’m sorry. I’m truly, deeply sorry. Matty. this was our fault. We hope you can forgive us.”

Best Matty didn’t even glance his way. He pointed, small hand steady, straight at Sharon.

“The person you should be apologizing to isn’t me. It’s Sharon.”