Chapter 35 The Price of Forgiveness And with all that kneeling and bowing at each step , her pampered body would surely suffer , her knees and forehead were bound to end up bruised and bloodied .
She was the esteemed wife of the Bennett Groups chairman ; being seen humbling herself like that would be utterly humiliating .
If someone recorded it and posted it online , how could she ever face the elite social circles of Hoverdale again ? On top of that , Reverend Matthew wasnt someone you could just walk in and meet , he only granted audiences to those he deemed worthy .
If he refused to see her , all her effort would be for nothing Weighing the pros and cons , Alices face twisted with hesitation .
Laurie , can we maybe … talk about a different request ? Lauren couldnt help but let out a cold , mocking laugh .
Madam Alice , you claim you want my forgiveness , yet you keep trying to negotiate with me like this is some kind of flea market .
Alices face flushed crimson .
She lowered her head , guilt gnawing at her , her voice barely above a whisper .
Laurie … its not that I dont want to , its just … Im getting older .
I really cant manage a climb like that.
Laurens face hardened with disappointment , her eyes glinting with an icy detachment .
Clearly unwilling to make an effort .
yet too proud to admit it.
This wont work , that wont work … What exactly can you do ? Are you even serious about making this right ? Or did you just come here to enjoy the show ? Alice was heartbroken by Laurens sharp words , her eyes brimming with tears .
Her voice trembled as she choked out , No , Laurie … Please believe me .
Just give me one more chance .
Lauren stared at her coldly , her gaze piercing straight through her .
She was the esteemed wife of the Bennett Groups chairman ; being seen humbling herself like that would be utterly humiliating .
If someone recorded it and posted it online , how could she ever face the elite social circles of Hoverdale again ? On top of that , Reverend Matthew wasnt someone you could just walk in and meet , he only granted audiences to those he deemed worthy .
If he refused to see her , all her effort would be for nothing Weighing the pros and cons , Alices face twisted with hesitation .
Laurie , can we maybe … talk about a different request ? Lauren couldnt help but let out a cold , mocking laugh .
Madam Alice , you claim you want my forgiveness , yet you keep trying to negotiate with me like this is some kind of flea market .
Alices face flushed crimson .
She lowered her head , guilt gnawing at her , her voice barely above a whisper .
Laurie … its not that I dont want to , its just … Im getting older .
I really cant manage a climb like that.
Laurens face hardened with disappointment , her eyes glinting with an icy detachment .
Clearly unwilling to make an effort .
yet too proud to admit it.
This wont work , that wont work … What exactly can you do ? Are you even serious about making this right ? Or did you just come here to enjoy the show ? Alice was heartbroken by Laurens sharp words , her eyes brimming with tears .
Her voice trembled as she choked out , No , Laurie … Please believe me .
Just give me one more chance .
Lauren stared at her coldly , her gaze piercing straight through her .
I already gave you a chance and you just didnt value it .
All that so called motherly love of yours ? Its nothing but empty words .
No … its not like that .
Alice shook her head desperately , her emotions on the verge of breaking down .
Laurie … one last time .
I promise , this is the last chance .
Just tell me what you want .
Whatever it is , Ill do it , I swear Lauren closed her eyes , taking a deep breath as she tried to steady the storm brewing inside her .
When she opened them again , the cold determination in her gaze made Alices heart tighten .
Alright , Madam Alice .
Since youre so persistent , Ill give you one more chance .
But this is it .
If you fail me again , from that moment on , we go o our separate ways .
No more ties , no more chances .
Alice , feeling as if shed been granted a pardon , nodded repeatedly .
But the flicker of panic in her eyes betrayed her unease .
4 She stared at Lauren , her body tense and rigid , like she was bracing for impact .
All that so called motherly love of yours ? Its nothing but empty words .
No … its not like that .
Alice shook her head desperately , her emotions on the verge of breaking down .
Laurie … one last time .
I promise , this is the last chance .
Just tell me what you want .
Whatever it is , Ill do it , I swear Lauren closed her eyes , taking a deep breath as she tried to steady the storm brewing inside her .
When she opened them again , the cold determination in her gaze made Alices heart tighten .
Alright , Madam Alice .
Since youre so persistent , Ill give you one more chance .
But this is it .
If you fail me again , from that moment on , we go o our separate ways .
No more ties , no more chances .
Alice , feeling as if shed been granted a pardon , nodded repeatedly .
But the flicker of panic in her eyes betrayed her unease .
4 She stared at Lauren , her body tense and rigid , like she was bracing for impact .
Tell me , she urged .
Lauren met her gaze directly .
The Bennett family has supported Willow for twenty three years .
Youve spent well over 14 million dollars on her , havent you ? Alice froze .
Laurie … are you asking for money ! Lauren didnt bother to beat around the bush .
What I want from you isnt something you can give , except money .
I dont need 14 million dollars .
I just want 1.4 million dollars .
If you can manage that , well call it even for everything thats happened .
1.4 million dollars wasnt a fortune for Alice , but it wasnt pocket change either .
Chapter 35 The Price of Forgiveness Compared to the previous two conditions , this demand of these million dollars was the easiest for her to fulfil Afraid that Lauren might change her mind , Alice hurriedly agreed , Alright , I promise you .
Seeing her agree .
Lauren had nothing more to say .
You should go now .
Im tired .
Okay , okay … Ill go now … Watching Alices retreating figure , a mocking smile tugged at the corner of Laurens lips .
From the very beginning , her goal had been crystal clear , she just wanted the money .
Lauren met her gaze directly .
The Bennett family has supported Willow for twenty three years .
Youve spent well over 14 million dollars on her , havent you ? Alice froze .
Laurie … are you asking for money ! Lauren didnt bother to beat around the bush .
What I want from you isnt something you can give , except money .
I dont need 14 million dollars .
I just want 1.4 million dollars .
If you can manage that , well call it even for everything thats happened .
1.4 million dollars wasnt a fortune for Alice , but it wasnt pocket change either .
Chapter 35 The Price of Forgiveness Compared to the previous two conditions , this demand of these million dollars was the easiest for her to fulfil Afraid that Lauren might change her mind , Alice hurriedly agreed , Alright , I promise you .
Seeing her agree .
Lauren had nothing more to say .
You should go now .
Im tired .
Okay , okay … Ill go now … Watching Alices retreating figure , a mocking smile tugged at the corner of Laurens lips .
From the very beginning , her goal had been crystal clear , she just wanted the money .
But she also knew that if she had asked for a million dollars outright , Alice would never have agreed .
+8 Pearls Alier wasnt even willing to give her 70.000 dollars pocket money monthly , so how could she possibly expect her to agree to a million ? So , she deliberately put forward we demands that Alice would find outrageous and impossible to fulfil That way , when she finally brought up the money .
Alice would agree without hesitation .
The next day .
Marilyn showed up as usual to bring her food .
This time , Alice didnt come along .
Instead , Mia showed up with Marilyn .
A twenty year old college student , Mias eyes were clear and innocent , her whole being radiating youthful energy- Lauren , only three years older than Mia , felt worlds apart .
She was like a withered flower , long stripped of her innocence , left with nothing but weariness .
The moment Mia saw Lauren , her eyes welled up with tears .
She gently took Laurens injured left hand in hers .
Laurens wounds werent just limited to her fingers , her hand and armi were covered in angry welts from where David had lashed her with a belt .
The once fresh cuts had turned purple and bruised , a painful sight to behold .
Heartbroken .
Mia said .
The Bennett family is unbelievable .
How could they hurt you like this ? Laurie , you need to leave that place .
Dont stay with those devils any longer Send Gifte
+8 Pearls Alier wasnt even willing to give her 70.000 dollars pocket money monthly , so how could she possibly expect her to agree to a million ? So , she deliberately put forward we demands that Alice would find outrageous and impossible to fulfil That way , when she finally brought up the money .
Alice would agree without hesitation .
The next day .
Marilyn showed up as usual to bring her food .
This time , Alice didnt come along .
Instead , Mia showed up with Marilyn .
A twenty year old college student , Mias eyes were clear and innocent , her whole being radiating youthful energy- Lauren , only three years older than Mia , felt worlds apart .
She was like a withered flower , long stripped of her innocence , left with nothing but weariness .
The moment Mia saw Lauren , her eyes welled up with tears .
She gently took Laurens injured left hand in hers .
Laurens wounds werent just limited to her fingers , her hand and armi were covered in angry welts from where David had lashed her with a belt .
The once fresh cuts had turned purple and bruised , a painful sight to behold .
Heartbroken .
Mia said .
The Bennett family is unbelievable .
How could they hurt you like this ? Laurie , you need to leave that place .
Dont stay with those devils any longer Send Gifte