Chapter 50 A Knife In Hand .
Finished Lauren sneered .
I cant possibly deserve the title of a bringer of bad luck .
If anyone does , its you .
Mr.
David .
If you hadnt been sleeping like a dead log back then , completely neglecting your newborn daughter , would I have been stolen away and turned into an orphan ? If you hadnt been the one to suggest adopting Willow , would I have been repeatedly schemed against- by this fake heiress after returning to the Bennett family ? The one who threw this family into chaos , the one who caused todays mess is obviously you .
And yet you shove all the blame onto me , a woman .
Youre not just a bringer of bad luck ; youre a spineless coward who refuses to take responsibility Lauren let loose , venting years of pent up resentment and grievances all at once .
Each word was like a dagger , stabbing David straight in the heart .
As the chairman of Bennett Corporation .
David had always been held in high regard Even though he was already in his fifties , he had kept himself in excellent shape tall and well maintained , completely devoid of the signs of drinking and indulgence .
He was the symbol of a distinguished older man , far from the image of a random geezer .
And yet , this very man was now being utterly torn apart by his own daughters words .
His chest was filled with anger , breath quickened , and his face turned an alarming shade of red .
You ..
you .
his He opened his mouth , but something seemed to be stuck in his throat .
For a long moment , he couldnt utter a single coherent Sentence .
Lauren scoffed , What ? If I were you , Id have died of shame the moment I lost my child .
But look at you ! Living just fine , still acting all high and mighty , and now you think you have the right to hit me ! What , just because youre old , you think youre always right ? She was done playing along with this family .
If they wouldnt let her live in peace , shed make sure none of them did either .
Alice gasped in shock , covering her mouth with both hands .
Panic and distress were written all over her face as she shouted , Lauren , how can you say such things to your father ? Youve gone too far ! Willow had stopped crying peeking out from behind Allice and muttering softly , Lauren , how can you curse Dad like that ? Thats too bad of you .
Hearing this .
Lauren burst into laughter as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke .
I went too far? Tin unfilial ? Ask yourselves this , do you even deserve my respect ! After everything youve done to me , have you ever treated me like family ! The way you treat me is the way I treat you .
Okay ? David exploded .
His eyes were bloodshot , veins bulging as he shook with rage like a bull ready to charge .
He violently pulled himself free from Elliots grip , raising his fist to strike Lauren .
This time , neither Elliot nor Alice intervened .
They simply stood by , as if they had tacitly agreed to let David teach her a lesson .
Just as his fist was about to land .
Marilyn suddenly rushed forward , shielding Lauren with her own body .
Sir , you cant ! Ms.
Bennett is still injured ! David roared , Get out of my way ! Today , Ill bear this disrespectful brat to death ? With that , he swung his fist straight at Marilyns face .
Marilyn shut her eyes , bracing herself for the impact .
But it never came .
After a long monent , when nothing happened , she slowly opened her eyes only to see that Lauren had pulled out a gleaming utility knife at some point , its sharp tip aimed directly at David Laurens gaze was as cold as ice , her grip on the knife steady .
If David dared make a move , she wouldnt hesitate to drive the blade into his fist .
The room instantly fell silent .
Everyone sucked in a sharp breath .
Davids anger hadnt faded , but now , mixed with his fury , was a look of pure shock .
For the second time , Lauren had pulled a knife on him .
How could sher Lauren stared him down .
Go ahead , try me .
You want to hit me ? Lets see whose hand moves faster ! Yours or my knife ? She had found this knife in the storage room earlier and casually slipped it into her pocket for self defense .
She hadnt expected to use it so soon .
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His dizziness intensified , his heartbeat pounded wildly , and soon , his limbs went numb .
With a loud thud , he collapsed to the ground .
Alice .
Elliot , and Willow were scared .
David , whats wrong ? Dont scare me ? Alice rushed to his side , trembling hands shaking him desperately Send Gifts 10 250 The Heiress Revived from the Ashes Chapter 51 Their Grief Was Never for Me S Finished Tears streamed down Willows face for real this time .
She whipped around and glared at Lauren , hatred blazing in her eyes .
This is all your fault .
You did this to Dad Lauren didnt bat an eye .
There was even a little smile in her eyes as she watched the chaos unfold like it was none of her business .
Marilyn looked panicked .
Ms.
Bennett , whats happening to him ? Lauren answered like she was talking about the weather .
Hes hyperventilating .
That made his body dump too much carbon dioxide , which messed with his blood chemistry .
The carbonic acid dropped , the pH shot up , and now his systems out of balance .
Marilyn blinked .
What does that even mean ? Its called respiratory alkalosis Marilyn had always known Lauren was sharp , but this was next level .
She stepped closer , nervous .
Ms.
Bennett , what should we do ? What do you mean .
.what should we do ? If he can be treated , then treat him .
If not , he can just die .
Elliots face darkened at her words .
Lauren ! Lauren didnt even glance at him .
She walked into the dining room , sat down like it was just another night , grabbed a fork .
and started eating Her total lack of concern for Davids life hit Alice and Elliot like a punch to the gut .
Alices voice cracked through her sobs .
Laurie , what is wrong with you ? Your dads lying there like that and youre seriously sitting there eating ? Lauren grabbed a piece of slow cooked barbecue short rib and took a bite .
Damn , thats good .
It was almost laughable twenty three years old, and this was the first time shed ever tasted short ribs that were actually tender and full of flavor .
At the orphanage , meals like this didnt exist .
When she got to the Bennett household , she was stuck with cold leftovers like she didnt belong The wildest part ? She didnt get real , hot meals until she ended up in prison .
And even then , Kenneth made sure her life in there was miserable in his own twisted way .
But still , it was better than the orphanage or living with the Bennetts .
She didnt answer until shed finished chewing and swallowed every bite ..
Then , cool as ever , she said , Didnt you and your heartless family shatter mine a long time ago ? And now that Im giving you a taste of your own medicine , suddenly its a problem ? She still remembered it like it was yesterday .
Senior year , right around New Years .
She was burning up with a fever for three days straight .
Couldnt get out of bed , couldnt even lift her head .
She was stuck in the utility room the whole time , and not one person in the Bennett family came to check on her .
No water .
No food .
Nothing .
Like she didnt exist ..
Three days later , Marilyn came back from her holiday break and found her barely breathing .
If shed come back even one day later , Lauren probably wouldnt have made it .
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