Chapter 172 The Missing Kidney The moment the words left Felixs lips , the door to the villa burst open .
Jeffrey stormed in , clutching a thick folder , his eyes scanning the room in a frantic search .
Wheres Lauren ? he demanded , his voice tense with urgency .
Marilyn stepped forward , Ms.
Bennett is still resting , Mr.
Jeffrey Wake her .
His tone left no room for argument This cant wait .
Marilyn hesitated, her eyes flickering to Felix for guidance .
Felixs icy gaze locked on Jeffrey , his voice a low , unyielding command .
If this is about the Bennett familys bankruptcy , save your breath .
Ill inform her Jeffrey bristled .
Hed always despised Felixs arrogance .
The way the man exuded dominance without even trying .
In Hoverdale , Jeffrey had met powerful figures , but none like Felix , who was that wealthy , ruthless , and exuding an aura that jmade even the boldest men cringe- Kenneth and Elliot Talented , yes , but compared to Felix ? Mere fireflies against the sun .
Jaw clenched , Jeffrey shot back , Youre the one who bankrupted the Bennetts , arent you ? A pause .
Then , sharper , Arent you afraid Lauren will hate you for that ? Silence .
Felix , Josh , Anna , and Marilyn all turned to stare at him with identical , unnerving expressions , Jeffrey shifted under their scrutiny Right .
After what the Bennett family had done to her , shed probably be celebrating their demise He steeled himself and forced calm into his voice .
I need to see Lauren .
Its critical Felix didnt move .
His gaze pierced Jeffrey like a dagger .
Erplain or leave Defeated .
Jeffrey relented .
I found clues about Laurens missing kidney The room froze .
Felixs eyes turned predatory .
Josh sat up , sleep forgotten .
Anna and Marilyn gasped .
Even Madam Kate , whod just come downstairs for breakfast , nearly dropped her cane in shock .
Without hesitation , Felix ordered , Marilyn .
But Marilyn didnt have to move .
Lauren stood at the top of the stairs , her face bloodless .
Shed heard everything Her body shook like a faut bowstring , every muscle locked .
The scar on her side where theyd cut her open and stolen a piece of her- burned as if it had been freshly sliced .
For a year shed wondered .
Who took it ? Who is walking around with my kidury ? Now the answers were within reach .
She descended slowly , each step leaden .
When she reached Jeffrey , her fingers dug into his arms like claws .
Is it true ? Her voice cracked .
Who took it ? Who has it ? Hurry ! Jeffrey flinched but softened at her desperation .
Lauren , breathe .
Let me How can I breathe ? Her nails bit deeper .
The pain in her eyes wasnt just physical ; it was the agony of betrayal , of violation .
His throat tightened .
God , shes suffered too much .
Chapter 172 The Missing Kidney It was the first time hed ever called her by her nickname