Chapter 142 Humiliation Parade Andy tried to rush forward to shield Lauren , fet a swarm of women clawed at lum , tearing at his face and clothes und he was left bleeding and disheveled .
Not far away , Kenneth stood silently , just three steps from Lauern , watching everything unfold His face was expressionless , but his eyes were a storm of conflicted emotions .
Seeing Lauren beaten and humiliated made his chest tighten like needles stabbing through his heart But still , he didnt mo Lauren was too headstrong .
That unbending pride of liers he hated it Break her sparit , crush her pride , and maybe then shed finally leam to behave He didnt want much .
Just a more obedient , simpler version of her .
He waited Waped for Lauren to look at him Reg him .
If she would just ask , he wouldnt hesitate to shield her He stared at her , every ounce of his will focused in that gaze .
Beg me , and Ill make it stop Through the pain and the chaos , Lauren slowly lifted her head and met his eyes And in that single look , she saw everything .
The cold detachment .
The expectation .
The cruel restraint he barely tried to hide .
And in that moment , she felt nothing but disgust .
Beg him ? Id rather die Lauren curled her bloodied lip into a bitter , mocking smile .
With her swollen cheeks and torn dress , it looked grotesque .
But her eyes ? They were ice cold .
She looked at him like he was the saddest joke shed ever seen .
Something in Kenneth tracked .
His heart clenched as if someone had reached in and crushed it in their fist .
He opened his mouth to speak , but nothing came out .
No words could explain this .
His foot shifted forward maybe instinct , maybe guilt but the second he saw the hatred in her eyes , it stopped him cold .
The urge vanished , like ice water poured over a flame .
He forced the impulse back , smothering it , and his face returned to its usual blank , impassive state .
But his fists clenched so- tightly they trembled .
Casey saw Laurens smirk and took it as mockery You filthy bitch she screamed You really think you can laugh at me ? A slut like you doesnt need clothes .
Dont you love seducing men ! Lets give them a good show ! Chapter 142 Humiliation Parade +8 Pearls She screeched as she clawed at Laurens dress .
The women holding Lauren joined in , their manicured hands dragging long red welts across her skin like talons The gown tore with an ugly sound .
Laurens elegant dress was reduced to shreds in seconds , ripped apart by their savage hands .
She was left half naked , her pale back and bruised shoulders exposed to the cold air .
Scratches and purple bruises covered her skin .
Shredded fabric clung to her trembling limbs , swaying as she struggled to protect what little dignity she had left .
Caseys face twisted with madness .
Her eyes burned red like a beast on the edge of a kill .
She clawed at Lauren with no mercy , venting every ounce of hate shed ever felt .
You want attention ? Ill make you the center of it , you disgusting tramp ! The others werent far behind .
They kicked her , Punched her .
Every hit was aimed to bruise , to hurt .
Hither ! Teach her a lesson ! Lauren curled in on herself , trying to shield her body , but they found every open spot .
Her face was a mess of blood and tears , her hair tangled and soaked in sweat and filth , She couldnt hear anything anymore .
Her vision blurred .
Casey finally stepped back , panting from rage .
Pick her up ! she barked .
She likes putting on a show for men ? Fine ! Let her perform for the whole party ! The women paused .
Someone hesitated .
Mrs.
Brooker … this is Madam Kates birthday party .
Maybe this is a little much- Caseys glare cut her off cold .
You afraid of her ? Im standing right here .
That was all it took .
Two women stepped forward , grabbed Laurens limp body , and dragged her toward the ballroom .
Her feet left streaks of blood across the marble floor .
And no one stopped them .