Chapter 159 Shattered Hopes .
Elliot stared desperately at Lauren , his eyes filled with despair , as if all hope had crumbled away in that moment .
There was a time when Laurens gaze towards him brimmed with dependence and anticipation , like a creature yearning for : affirmation pure and eager .
Whenever he came home , Lauren would always run to him first , offering his slippers .
Elliot , youre back ! You must be tired from working all day .
Come sit on the couch , and Ill rub your shoulders she would say with shining eyes and an admiring smile .
Those happy memories now flickered through his mind like a carousel , starkly contrasting with the icy look in Laurens eyes , as cold as frost on a wintry night .
He struggled violently but was pinned to the ground by Josh , unable to move , forced to look up at Lauren and Felix in a humiliating posture .
Im your brother .
How can you just watch as outsiders treat me like this? His voice was filled with resentment .
Lauren stood quietly , saying nothing , her slender figure exuding resilience .
Her gaze was as calm as a deep , undisturbed lake , seemingly oblivious to Elliots cries This silence was more devastating than any words , shattering his heart into countless pieces .
He finally understood that the Lauren who once could be easily manipulated , craving familial warmth , was truly gone .
A torrent of anger and indignation surged within Elliot , rampaging through his chest with nowhere to escape .
His face rumed beet red , his features slightly nwisted as he spat out venomously .
Lets put aside what happened to our parents for a moment .
What about Ms.
Willow ! You know how much she loves her beauty , yet you had her hair shaved off .
Youre still as vicious as ever He emphasized as ever heavily , as if searching for a reason to keep accusing Lauren , even though he knew deep down that the old Lauren wasnt inherently evil .
Lauren just listened expressionlessly , as if Elliots words were merely a breeze blowing past her ear , unable to stir even a ripple in her hear If you think so , then it must be , she said lightly , her voice carrying an undeniable chill Elliot faltered .
feeling like he had punched a pillow .
He hadnt expected Lauren to not even bother defending herself .
Grinding his teeth , madiness flickering in his eyes , he blurted out .
Dont get too smug ; Ill soon rescue Ms.
Shes used to finer things , just some cheap embroidery she wouldnt want it even if it were free .
I think you deliberately ruined that embroidery to frame Ms.
Lauren had heard such accusations too n many times before .
Once , such accusations from Elliot might have hurt her .
But now , her heart had turned utterly cold .
She gently rugged on Felixs sleeve , her voice steady , Mr.
Brooker , lets go .
I dont want to talk to him anymore .
Felix looked down at Lauren , his icy gaze instantly melting into endless tenderness .
You get in the car first .
Lauren nodded slightly and gracefully got into the car under Felixs tender g gaze .
The driver came forward , carefully arranging her skirt , then stepped aside to block Elliots view of Lauren .
Elliots eyes bulged , as if they might burst from their sockets , as he hysterically shouted , Lauren , come out here ! Ms.
Willow shouldnt have to suffer in jail .
You have to go to the police station with me and tell the cops everything , this was all your doing your lies and schemes .
Youre the one who should be in jail Elliots voice cut through the night , as if he were still trying to salvage something by yelling Felixs brow furrowed , a flash of disgust passing through his eyes at such a foolish person , the likes of which he had never seen in Balewood Chapter 159 Shattered Hopes Finished Felixs eyes were like a bottomless cold pool , pitch black , emitting a chilling aura that seemed to suck in ones soul .
Even though Elliot was the esteemed young master of the Bennetts , accustomed to luxury , he couldnt help but tremble under such a sinister gaze .
So concerned about Willow , do you like her ? Felixs voice was low and cold , dripping with endless mockery Elliot was so shocked by Felixs words that he was speechless , his mouth agape , his face a picture of disbelief , as if he had heard the worlds most absurd joke .
Before he could recover , Felix coldly spat out three words , Truly disgusting Send Gifts 270