e Heiress Revived from the Ashes
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He’d always assumed the embroiderer must have died nexpectedly, why else would someone abandon. such a work of art?
“Mr. Elliot?”
Felix snapped out of his thoughts, glancing at the peo
on his suit, then at Lauren cradled in his arms.
If her embroidery skills were truly exceptional, perhaps she could finish ‘National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance.” It would be the perfect birthday surprise for his grandmother.
Noticing Lauren’s unnatural state, likely drugged, he hosted her into the car and ordered crisply, “To the hospital
When Lauren awoke, she was in a hospital bed.
The unbearable heat that had consumed her was gone, her mind sharp and clear.
Memories of Willow’s venomous smirk and sinister actions at the banquet flooded back, igniting a fierce -hatred within her.
She climbed out of bed and left the hospital without a second thought.
Josh, having completed the adMs. Bennettion paperwork and picked up some essentials, returned to find her bed empty.
Half an hour later, Lauren arrived back at the Bennett family home by taxi.
She’d barely stepped through the door when her father, David’s furious tirade crashed over her like a storm. “You ungrateful wretch, how dare you show your face here!”
Before he finished, a teacup hurtled toward her. Lauren’s eyes narrowed, and she dodged sideways.
The cup shattered against the floor with a loud crash.
“You dare dodge?” David bellowed. “I’ll beat some sense into you, you ill–mannered brat!”
Willow, playing the concerned sister, interjected, “Dad, please calm down. I’m sure Sister didn’t mean it.”
“Mean it?” he roared. “She shoved you at the banquet, got you filthy, and humiliated you in front of everyone. She did it on purpose, she can’t stand seeing you thrive and wants to drag the Bennett family down with her! David’s eyes bulged with rage. “Lauren, get on your knees!”
Lauren stood unflinching, her gaze piercing, her voice ice–cold. “Why should I kneel? It was Willow who drugged me at the banquet to ruin me. You don’t question her, you blame me instead?”
Tears welled up in Willow’s eyes as she choked out, “Sister, I can forgive you for pushing me and embarrassing me, but you can’t slander me like this.”
Her father exploded, “You dare talk back? Willow’s always sweet and sensible, she’d never stoop so low! Apologize to her now, or I’ll teach you some manners!
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Alice hesitated but sided with her husband. “Laurie, just apologize. Don’t tear the family apart.
Elliot frowned. “Laurie, you went too far today. Say sorry to Willow.”
Lauren stared at these familiar yet alien faces, her hatred boiling over like a volcano.
Every ounce of patience she’d clung to snapped.
Years of pent–up grievances and fury burst forth like a am breaking.
Her eyes turned bloodshot, a wild glint of madness flashing within them.
“You all take her side, pushing me to the edgel Fine, perfect!” She was a caged animal finally unleashed.
Sh
thought, If they wouldn’t give me justice, I’d claim it myself.
She lunged forward, seized the ashtray from the coffee table, pinned Willow down, and brought it crashing dowIL.
“Ahh!” Willow’s terrified scream pierced the air.
Fueled by rage, Lauren struck again and again, targeting Willow’s head.
“Die, all of you!”
David, distraught, roared, “Stop it!”
He charged at Lauren, his hand raised to strike.
Marilyn instinctively threw herself between them. “Sir you can’t hit her! If you hurt Ms. Bennett, she won’t be able to marry Mr. Felix!”
“Get out of my way! I’ll kill this troublemaker today!” He grabbed a potted plant from the table and aimed it at Lauren’s head.
It was clear he harbored no fatherly love, each blow was meant to end her.
Marilyn stood firm, shielding Lauren.
Lauren kept hammering the ashtray down on Willow, leaving her bloodied and dazed..
Elliot rushed over, grabbing at Lauren. “How long are you going to keep this up?”
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