No , this isnt true .
Youre lying to me- 63 % Finished Lucass voice cracked as he roared at Lauren .
You were just a high school student back then ! How could you have possibly sent me 13 hundred dollars a month ? You think I dont know who really funded me ? It was Willow ! Only someone like her , a wealthy heiress , would be able to afford that kind of money .
You were nothing in the Bennett family ! They never give you a penny .
So how could you have possibly helped me ? So , he had always known .
He had always known how badly she was treated in the Bennett household .
Yet when she had come to him , exhausted and beaten down by their cruelty , he had dismissed her pain with a casual Youre just too sensitive .
He had known they never gave her money .
And yet , despite receiving ten grand a month , he had never once spared even a hundred dollars to help her .
How could I have been so blind ? How could I have given him everything I worked so hard for ? A deep , hollow sorrow settled in Laurens chest .
She exhaled slowly , her voice devoid of warmth .
You never entered any competitions .
Of course , you wouldnt know that winning first place in a physics competition comes with a generous cash prize .
I regret it now spending all my winnings prize on you .
If I had saved it for myself , imagine how comfortable my life wouldve been .
Then again , no one knows the luxury of having money better than you , Mr.
Rich Kid Lucas Reed .
Her words were soft , but each syllable sliced straight through Lucass pride like a sharp blade , leaving him utterly humiliated .
N … no … I dont believe it … Youre lying … He was grasping at straws now , trying to convince himself this wasnt real .
Lauren had no intention of wasting another moment on this unreasonable person … She shrugged .
Im lying to you .
Whatever you say .
With that , she turned around , linking arms with Gael as she walked away without a second thought .
Her indifference felt like pouring salt in an open wound , a final confirmation that she truly did not care .
Lucass rage exploded .
Desperate to chase after Lauren , he pushed his wheelchair forward , the wheels screeching against the floor in a frantic as he tried to chase after her .
Lauren , stop ! Dont walk away ! Explain yourself His voice cracked , raw with desperation .
She didnt turn back .
Even if she could , she didnt want to .
Within moments , Lauren and Gael were inside the car .
GaelF started the car engine , and the vehicle sped Chapter 199 A Bitter Awakening #Finished He sat there , watched the car disappear , his body collapsing back into his wheelchair .
His vision blurred .
Muttering under his breath , he repeated , No … Its not true … over and over again .
But deep inside , he had already come to terms with this harsh reality , The truth had been laid bare before him , undeniable and unforgiving .
He had come to the hospital for a routine check up on his leg injury .
But now , he couldnt care less about them , his mind was preoccupied with Laurens words , There was only one thing on his mind he needed to see Willow , get to the bottom of the truth .
Willow Bennett , the once glamorous heiress of the Bennett family , was now promptly taken away by the police .
Her downfall had been as public as it was humiliating .
She had tried to steal a 2.8 million dollars embroidery piece at a high profile gala .
In front of everyone .
The police had taken her away on the spot , and the scandal had been plastered all over the news that very night .
Lucas had seen the headlines .
He knew where she was now .
In the dimly lit detention center , the air thick with unease , they sat facing each other .
For a moment , he barely recognized her .
The once proud , elegant socialite now looked like a broken doll .
Her head had been completely shaved off .
Not cleanly the patches of scabbed over wounds marked her scalp , raw and uneven , leaving her with sparse tufts of hair .
The effect was grotesque .
A ridiculous , pitiful sight .
The arrogance , the self importance everything that had made Willow had been stripped away without a trace .
Now , she was nothing .
A peacock stripped of its feathers showing vulnerability and despair , no longer dazzling , only pathetic .
When her eyes landed on Lucas , her eyes lit up with a spark of hope , yearning for this accomplished lawyer to come to her rescue .
Perhaps he could help .
Perhaps he could get her out of this nightmare .
Rut then she took a closer look at him 15:33 Sun , 30 Mar N.
Chapter 199 A Bitter Awakening The hope vanished .
His clothes were wrinkled and cheap , his face haggard and weary .
He was in a wheelchair .
He looked no better than a beggar .
63 % Finished Reality slammed into her like a freight train Lucas was no longer the successful , influential lawyer she had once toyed with .
She swallowed her disappointment .
But he was still the first person to visit her .
No , this isnt true .
Youre lying to me- 63 % Finished Lucass voice cracked as he roared at Lauren .
You were just a high school student back then ! How could you have possibly sent me 13 hundred dollars a month ? You think I dont know who really funded me ? It was Willow ! Only someone like her , a wealthy heiress , would be able to afford that kind of money .
You were nothing in the Bennett family ! They never give you a penny .
So how could you have possibly helped me ? So , he had always known .
He had always known how badly she was treated in the Bennett household .
Yet when she had come to him , exhausted and beaten down by their cruelty , he had dismissed her pain with a casual Youre just too sensitive .
He had known they never gave her money .
And yet , despite receiving ten grand a month , he had never once spared even a hundred dollars to help her .
How could I have been so blind ? How could I have given him everything I worked so hard for ? A deep , hollow sorrow settled in Laurens chest .
She exhaled slowly , her voice devoid of warmth .
You never entered any competitions .
Of course , you wouldnt know that winning first place in a physics competition comes with a generous cash prize .
I regret it now spending all my winnings prize on you .
If I had saved it for myself , imagine how comfortable my life wouldve been .
Then again , no one knows the luxury of having money better than you , Mr.
Rich Kid Lucas Reed .
Her words were soft , but each syllable sliced straight through Lucass pride like a sharp blade , leaving him utterly humiliated .
N … no … I dont believe it … Youre lying … He was grasping at straws now , trying to convince himself this wasnt real .
Lauren had no intention of wasting another moment on this unreasonable person … She shrugged .
Im lying to you .
Whatever you say .
With that , she turned around , linking arms with Gael as she walked away without a second thought .
Her indifference felt like pouring salt in an open wound , a final confirmation that she truly did not care .
Lucass rage exploded .
Desperate to chase after Lauren , he pushed his wheelchair forward , the wheels screeching against the floor in a frantic as he tried to chase after her .
Lauren , stop ! Dont walk away ! Explain yourself His voice cracked , raw with desperation .
She didnt turn back .
Even if she could , she didnt want to .
Within moments , Lauren and Gael were inside the car .
GaelF started the car engine , and the vehicle sped Chapter 199 A Bitter Awakening #Finished He sat there , watched the car disappear , his body collapsing back into his wheelchair .
His vision blurred .
Muttering under his breath , he repeated , No … Its not true … over and over again .
But deep inside , he had already come to terms with this harsh reality , The truth had been laid bare before him , undeniable and unforgiving .
He had come to the hospital for a routine check up on his leg injury .
But now , he couldnt care less about them , his mind was preoccupied with Laurens words , There was only one thing on his mind he needed to see Willow , get to the bottom of the truth .
Willow Bennett , the once glamorous heiress of the Bennett family , was now promptly taken away by the police .
Her downfall had been as public as it was humiliating .
She had tried to steal a 2.8 million dollars embroidery piece at a high profile gala .
In front of everyone .
The police had taken her away on the spot , and the scandal had been plastered all over the news that very night .
Lucas had seen the headlines .
He knew where she was now .
In the dimly lit detention center , the air thick with unease , they sat facing each other .
For a moment , he barely recognized her .
The once proud , elegant socialite now looked like a broken doll .
Her head had been completely shaved off .
Not cleanly the patches of scabbed over wounds marked her scalp , raw and uneven , leaving her with sparse tufts of hair .
The effect was grotesque .
A ridiculous , pitiful sight .
The arrogance , the self importance everything that had made Willow had been stripped away without a trace .
Now , she was nothing .
A peacock stripped of its feathers showing vulnerability and despair , no longer dazzling , only pathetic .
When her eyes landed on Lucas , her eyes lit up with a spark of hope , yearning for this accomplished lawyer to come to her rescue .
Perhaps he could help .
Perhaps he could get her out of this nightmare .
Rut then she took a closer look at him 15:33 Sun , 30 Mar N.
Chapter 199 A Bitter Awakening The hope vanished .
His clothes were wrinkled and cheap , his face haggard and weary .
He was in a wheelchair .
He looked no better than a beggar .
63 % Finished Reality slammed into her like a freight train Lucas was no longer the successful , influential lawyer she had once toyed with .
She swallowed her disappointment .
But he was still the first person to visit her .
No , this isnt true .
Youre lying to me- 63 % Finished Lucass voice cracked as he roared at Lauren .
You were just a high school student back then ! How could you have possibly sent me 13 hundred dollars a month ? You think I dont know who really funded me ? It was Willow ! Only someone like her , a wealthy heiress , would be able to afford that kind of money .
You were nothing in the Bennett family ! They never give you a penny .
So how could you have possibly helped me ? So , he had always known .
He had always known how badly she was treated in the Bennett household .
Yet when she had come to him , exhausted and beaten down by their cruelty , he had dismissed her pain with a casual Youre just too sensitive .
He had known they never gave her money .
And yet , despite receiving ten grand a month , he had never once spared even a hundred dollars to help her .
How could I have been so blind ? How could I have given him everything I worked so hard for ? A deep , hollow sorrow settled in Laurens chest .
She exhaled slowly , her voice devoid of warmth .
You never entered any competitions .
Of course , you wouldnt know that winning first place in a physics competition comes with a generous cash prize .
I regret it now spending all my winnings prize on you .
If I had saved it for myself , imagine how comfortable my life wouldve been .
Then again , no one knows the luxury of having money better than you , Mr.
Rich Kid Lucas Reed .
Her words were soft , but each syllable sliced straight through Lucass pride like a sharp blade , leaving him utterly humiliated .
N … no … I dont believe it … Youre lying … He was grasping at straws now , trying to convince himself this wasnt real .
Lauren had no intention of wasting another moment on this unreasonable person … She shrugged .
Im lying to you .
Whatever you say .
With that , she turned around , linking arms with Gael as she walked away without a second thought .
Her indifference felt like pouring salt in an open wound , a final confirmation that she truly did not care .
Lucass rage exploded .
Desperate to chase after Lauren , he pushed his wheelchair forward , the wheels screeching against the floor in a frantic as he tried to chase after her .
Lauren , stop ! Dont walk away ! Explain yourself His voice cracked , raw with desperation .
She didnt turn back .
Even if she could , she didnt want to .
Within moments , Lauren and Gael were inside the car .
GaelF started the car engine , and the vehicle sped Chapter 199 A Bitter Awakening #Finished He sat there , watched the car disappear , his body collapsing back into his wheelchair .
His vision blurred .
Muttering under his breath , he repeated , No … Its not true … over and over again .
But deep inside , he had already come to terms with this harsh reality , The truth had been laid bare before him , undeniable and unforgiving .
He had come to the hospital for a routine check up on his leg injury .
But now , he couldnt care less about them , his mind was preoccupied with Laurens words , There was only one thing on his mind he needed to see Willow , get to the bottom of the truth .
Willow Bennett , the once glamorous heiress of the Bennett family , was now promptly taken away by the police .
Her downfall had been as public as it was humiliating .
She had tried to steal a 2.8 million dollars embroidery piece at a high profile gala .
In front of everyone .
The police had taken her away on the spot , and the scandal had been plastered all over the news that very night .
Lucas had seen the headlines .
He knew where she was now .
In the dimly lit detention center , the air thick with unease , they sat facing each other .
For a moment , he barely recognized her .
The once proud , elegant socialite now looked like a broken doll .
Her head had been completely shaved off .
Not cleanly the patches of scabbed over wounds marked her scalp , raw and uneven , leaving her with sparse tufts of hair .
The effect was grotesque .
A ridiculous , pitiful sight .
The arrogance , the self importance everything that had made Willow had been stripped away without a trace .
Now , she was nothing .
A peacock stripped of its feathers showing vulnerability and despair , no longer dazzling , only pathetic .
When her eyes landed on Lucas , her eyes lit up with a spark of hope , yearning for this accomplished lawyer to come to her rescue .
Perhaps he could help .
Perhaps he could get her out of this nightmare .
Rut then she took a closer look at him 15:33 Sun , 30 Mar N.
Chapter 199 A Bitter Awakening The hope vanished .
His clothes were wrinkled and cheap , his face haggard and weary .
He was in a wheelchair .
He looked no better than a beggar .
63 % Finished Reality slammed into her like a freight train Lucas was no longer the successful , influential lawyer she had once toyed with .
She swallowed her disappointment .
But he was still the first person to visit her .
Even though he didnt seem to be doing well himself , but maybe … just maybe , he could do something .
Willow forcing herself to look as pitiful as possible , she spoke in a soft , trembling voice .
Lucas … help me .
Once , she was as elegant and pure as a daffodil , truly exuded a sense of delicate vulnerability when she tried to appear pitiful .
But now ? 280 Even though he didnt seem to be doing well himself , but maybe … just maybe , he could do something .
Willow forcing herself to look as pitiful as possible , she spoke in a soft , trembling voice .
Lucas … help me .
Once , she was as elegant and pure as a daffodil , truly exuded a sense of delicate vulnerability when she tried to appear pitiful .
But now ? 280 Even though he didnt seem to be doing well himself , but maybe … just maybe , he could do something .
Willow forcing herself to look as pitiful as possible , she spoke in a soft , trembling voice .
Lucas … help me .
Once , she was as elegant and pure as a daffodil , truly exuded a sense of delicate vulnerability when she tried to appear pitiful .
But now ? 280