21:48 Thu , Mar 27 The Heiress Revived from the Ashes Finished Chapter 99 Shattered Bonds and Buried Truths Elliot didnt even spare Sharon a glance before walking straight into the room .
Davids injuries were on his arm , shoulder , and backside .
Although hed lost a fair amount of blood , none of the wounds were life threatening , so he was in relatively stable condition .
When Elliot entered , David was just finishing pulling up his pants , a satisfied expression on his face .
Elliot didnt think much of it , assuming David had just returned from the restroom .
At the moment , he didnt have the energy to dwell on anything else .
He moved slowly to a nearby chair , slumped down , and seemed utterly drained , as though every ounce of strength had been sapped from his body .
Seeing Elliot in such a state , David frowned .
That little tramp Lauren still hasnt turned up ? Elliots face darkened instantly , anger and disbelief flashing in his eyes .
Dad , Laurie is your daughter .
How can you keep calling her that ? David scoffed coldly .
She tried to kill me .
I dont have a daughter that ungrateful .
Elliots frown deepened .
Dad , Lauries life is uncertain right now .
Can you stop being so stubborn ? David snorted dismissively , his expression cold and indifferent .
Shes better off dead .
Saves me the headache of dealing with her .
Elliots face darkened .
Dad , no matter what , Laurie is still your biological daughter .
Dont you care at all whether she lives or dies ? David sneered , irritation written all over his face .
That useless girl ? Even if she threw herself at Mr.
Brooker , he wouldnt want her .
Worthless trash , dead or alive , what difference does it make ? Forget about finding her .
Why dont you focus on finding a few pretty girls in Hoverdale to send to Mr.
Brooker ? As long as we keep him happy , securing a deal with the Brooker family wont be a problem .
Elliot stared blankly at his father , feeling as though the man before him was a complete stranger .
The father he once knew , a man who , despite his flaws , had always carried a trace of authority and warmth , now seemed utterly cold blooded and unrecognizable .
Elliots face grew even darker .
He took a deep breath , trying to steady himself , but his voice was already trembling .
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Dad , Lauries missing , and youre still thinking about working with Mr.
Brooker ? If you had given Laurie even a fraction of the care you show to Willow , would she have been driven to such despair ? Dad , tell me , who is your real daughter ? He practically spat out each word through gritted teeth .
Davids expression twisted with fury .
He slammed his hand on the table beside his hospital bed and roared , So just because that disgrace went missing , our lives are supposed to stop ? Its not my fault shes gone ! If she wants to die somewhere , let her ! At least if shes out of sight , I can finally have some peace ! 6647 1/2 21:49 Thu , Mar 27 Chapter 99 Shattered Bonds and Buried Truths to this house , I havent had a single day of peace ! Finished Davids chest heaved with heavy breaths , his tone turning more resolute .
I hope she never comes back .
Whether shes dead or alive has nothing to do with me .
What matters now is the Bennett familys business .
The cold indifference in his eyes was chilling , as though , he had severed all ties of fatherly affection .
Hearing Davids merciless words , Elliot felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him , freezing him to his core .
He stared at his father without blinking , his lips trembling slightly as he finally voiced the question that had been weighing on his heart all night .
Dad … you knew five years ago that it wasnt Laurie who pushed Elaine down the stairs , didnt you ? Elliots eyes locked onto Davids face , scrutinizing every twitch and flicker of expression .
Davids expression stiffened .
For a fleeting moment , panic flashed across his face , but he quickly regained his composure .
What do you mean by that ? Davids voice was cold and guarded .
So … I was right ? Elliots voice trembled , a mix of disbelief , anger , and disappointment .
You knew all along that it wasnt Laurie who did it ? David fell silent for a moment before replying with an icy tone , Thats all in the past .
Theres no point digging it up now .
Elliot , what matters most right now is finalizing the deal with Mr.
Brooker for the Eastgate development project .
Everything else is small matter .
Small matter ? Hahaha- Elliot suddenly burst into laughter , a harsh , bitter sound that echoed through the room .
His laughter was so strained and mocking those tears welled up in his eyes .
You knew Laurie was innocent , Elliots voice trembled , but his words were sharp as a knife .
Yet you still insisted that she was the culprit .
You forced me to stand in court and testify against her , my own sister ! What did Laurie ever do to deserve this ? Shes your daughter , yet you pushed her into the abyss … and dragged me down with you .
Shes my sister … my own blood .
His voice broke .
Can you imagine how hopeless she must have felt , betrayed by her own brother in court ? No wonder she couldnt forgive me after she got out of prison … No wonder … Hahaha- Elliot kept laughing , but the pain in his voice cut deeper than any sob .
Enough ! Davids furious voice barked across the room , his eyes flashing with warning .
Nows not the time to dwell on the past .
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