# Chapter 661: A Battle of Wills Between Two Families
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 661 of "The Untouchable Ex Wife"—a chapter absolutely crackling with tension, sharp words, and the kind of family pride that refuses to bend. If you love dramatic confrontations laced with clever mocking and hidden schemes, this chapter is going to spark your emotions like flint on steel!
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The hospital corridor had become an unexpected battlefield, thick with the kind of tension that makes the air feel heavy and hard to breathe. Francine Hunt stood her ground, her eyes as cold as winter frost, facing down the fury radiating from Ethan Murphy, the patriarch of the Murphy family. But while he was a man of considerable influence and had stormed in with his people at his back, Francine was far from intimidated. Her chin was lifted, her posture unyielding, and her words carried the bite of a woman who had weathered far worse storms than this.
"Do you really want me to investigate?" Francine asked, her voice dangerously calm, a challenge wrapped in silk. She let the question hang in the air, the unspoken threat settling like a heavy fog. "What if I find something even more unpleasant than what you've accused my grandson of? Do you honestly believe I would make an accusation against someone without solid proof?"
Ethan's face contorted with barely suppressed rage, but before he could fully unleash his anger, Francine pressed on with undisguised contempt. "Enough of this pointless talk. Your family clearly crossed a line today. If you don't offer me a proper explanation, I certainly won't be leaving anytime soon, nor will my family let this matter rest."
His threat was meant to intimidate, but Francine merely laughed internally. Ethan no longer saw any need for diplomatic kindness—not after Francine had humiliated her family so thoroughly. His pride was wounded, and wounded pride often speaks the loudest.
But Francine would not yield. "What exactly do you expect me to explain to you? That I simply refused to let your daughter see my son? Am I not allowed even that simple freedom? Is my son not entitled to some peace from someone who pursues him mercilessly?"
Her accusation hung in the air, and Ethan's eyes narrowed to slits. "Hmph! Your entire family is arrogant beyond measure," he spat, his voice quivering with indignation. "Your grandson pushed my daughter into the pond! She nearly drowned because she doesn't know how to swim! Even now, she's still under observation in this very hospital. So tell me—how do you plan to settle this grave matter?"
Ethan had come charging to the hospital with his entourage the very moment he heard Seraphina's tearful complaints. He was determined on two fronts: demanding retribution and simultaneously sending a powerful message to Stefan—that Seraphina was not to be treated as someone insignificant. She was a Murphy, and she would never be a pushover in anyone's eyes.
When Francine heard the accusation again—that her little grandson had pushed a grown woman into a pond—she stared at Ethan as though he had grown a second head. Then, she did something entirely unexpected: she burst into laughter, genuine and unfiltered mirth that echoed through the tension-filled corridor.
"Utter nonsense!" she declared between laughs. "My grandson is a mere child, a little boy! And your daughter is nearly twenty-eight years old! Are you seriously trying to tell me that a small child managed to push her into a pond? If anyone should be asking questions, perhaps you should look at your own household and wonder why your grown daughter proved so utterly useless in such a situation!"
Ethan's face flushed a deep shade of red, his hands trembling with fury. But Francine wasn't finished. In fact, she felt a secret swell of pride—her young grandson had done something she found rather impressive. In that moment, she could see the Hunt blood flowing through his veins, a natural sharpness and audacity that reminded her of herself and of his powerful mother, Renee. Adie was proving himself to be a remarkable young boy indeed—perhaps in the future, he might just run Hunt Enterprise even better than his reserved and cautious father did.
"How dare you laugh?" Ethan bellowed, his voice cracking with rage. "Your grandson nearly murdered my daughter, and you stand here mocking her? Do you have no shame? No sense of decency?"
Francine's laughter faded into a cold smirk. "Yes, I'm mocking her. An adult woman who was completely outwitted and overpowered by a child—isn't that simply laughable? Isn't that the most absurd thing you've heard all day?"
Then she stepped forward, closing the distance between them, her voice dropping to a fierce, dangerous whisper.
"Let me tell you something," she said, her eyes burning with intensity. "I know my grandson's character completely. He is not the kind of child to attack another person without reason. He would never do such a thing unless he was provoked first. So you should be asking yourself—why did he push your daughter into that pond? Perhaps you should go ask your precious Seraphina what truly happened before you put on this ridiculous performance for me."
Ethan was practically vibrating with fury. His face contorted, and he jabbed an accusing finger toward Francine. "You... you've gone far too far in your arrogance, Francine! I used to think you were charming and admirable, but I see now that you're nothing more than a woman blind to her family's faults! Seraphina sincerely loves Stefan—she has devoted her heart to him! And what does she receive in return? Nothing but humiliation and disdain!"
Francine rolled her eyes so dramatically that it was almost theatrical. "How am I supposed to know what affections she feels? If she feels wronged, no one is forcing her to stay. She can leave anytime she wishes. There is, one might say, always a deeper reason someone like her keeps chasing after my son so desperately. Perhaps you should ask her what she's really after."
The conversation didn't turn around within a meaningful story; it became a shout between two proud families. Ethan finally sneered with an air of finality and contempt.
"Well, you clearly have no desire to resolve anything, aren't you? Fine. Then let it be known—from this moment onward, we are officially enemies, the Hunt and Murphy families! You have decided your side, and I will decide mine."
Beneath this angry speech, however, lay a deeper calculation. The Murphy family had been maneuvering behind the scenes lately with their own hidden ambitions. But because Seraphina was so obsessed with Stefan, Ethan had not yet dared to completely break ties with the Hunt Enterprise. Now, however, this incident with the pond provided the perfect excuse—a legitimate reason to declare war and attack the Hunt family without appearing as the aggressor.
Ethan turned around, motioning for his people to leave, his back stiff with wounded pride and hard intent. Francine watched him go, her smirk slowly fading into a serious, contemplative expression. She knew this wasn't merely about a child's prank or a woman's tears. This was the beginning of something far more complicated, a storm that was brewing on the horizon.
Her heart carried one heavy weight of worry now—was she destined to sink with this ship of family? Or would her clever little Adie be the tide that turned against them, carrying the Hunt waters to safety?
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## Reader's Impressions & Rating
What an intensely satisfying chapter that was! Francine Hunt absolutely dominated this scene from start to finish—her sharp wit, fearless attitude, and fierce loyalty to her family made her practically leap off the pages. Watching her dismantle Ethan's accusations with logic, laughter, and biting sarcasm was truly a pleasure to read. While I could understand Ethan's anger on the surface, his rather theatrical outrage did seem suspiciously convenient, especially with the hint that the Murphy family had other schemes in mind all along. The growing admiration Francine has for young Adie was also a wonderful touch—it adds a new generational dimension to the family saga that I deeply appreciated.
### 📝 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8 / 5 Stars)
The only small deduction is for the scene remaining largely dialogue-focused; I yearned for a bit more atmospheric detail—but the sheer power of the verbal clash made up for any lack in setting description.
## Next Chapter Prediction
Given Ethan's dramatic declaration of enmity, I predict the Murphy family will begin leveraging their hidden schemes against the Hunt Enterprise, possibly through business sabotage or the resurrection of past scandals. Seraphina, feeling humiliated and rejected, may push her father into more reckless retaliation—perhaps manipulating media coverage of the pond incident to paint the Hunts as dangerous and arrogant. Meanwhile, Renee will almost certainly catch wind of this escalating feud, and when she learns that her son was the cause of this family war, her response could shift the battle in a surprising new direction. Francine may also decide to investigate the very real reason Adie pushed Seraphina—and the truth might expose embarrassing secrets on the Murphy side, altering the power dynamics entirely.
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