Chapter 25 If I Hit Her , She Deserved It She Owes Elaine .
Sir , dont worry .
Ive already taken care of Miss Laurens injury .
Good Sir , should I prepare your bedroom for Miss Lauren ? She really shouldnt be staying in the storage room Marilyns voice held a hint of surprise , but also relief .
anymore .
Elliot hesitated for only a moment before nodding slightly , even though Marilyn couldnt see him .
Yes .
Get my room ready for her .
Marilyns tone instantly brightened .
Understood , sir ! Ill clean it right away .
Miss Lauren has been through enough she should have a better place to stay .
Elliot let out a small grunt of approval before hanging up She was his sister .
No matter how unreasonable she was , blood was blood .
That was something : g no one could erase .
This time , she would see that he truly cared for her .
He could already imagine her reaction surprise , maybe even a little touched .
The thought of it filled him with warmth , and before he knew it , he was looking forward to going home .
Maybe , just maybe , shed be in a better mood .
Maybe shed even bring him lunch at work , just like before .
His lips curved slightly , and the tension on his face eased .
Finally , the end of the workday arrived .
Employees packed up and left , their chatter fading into the hallways .
Michael knocked lightly before stepping inside , placing a file on the desk.
Sir , its late .
Arent you heading out for dinner ? Elliots lips curled into a confident smile .
My sisters bringing me food .
Michael chuckled .
Must be nice to have a caring sister .
I wouldnt know , He walked out , leaving Elliot in an even better mood .
But as the minutes ticked by , that mood started to sour .
One hour .
Two .
By the time employees started coming back in for the next shift , Lauren was still nowhere to be seen .
A frown crept onto Elliots face Did something happen to her on the way ? He immediately grabbed his phone and called home .
It rang several times before Marilyn finally answered .
Sir ? Elliot wasted no time .
When did Lauren leave the house ? Marilyn sounded confused .
Miss Lauren never left .
Shes been home all day .
Elliots grip on the phone tightened .
She never left ? She didnt bring him lunch ? Lauren used to love bringing him meals .
It was something she did without fail .
Chapter 25 If I Hit Her , She Deserved It She Owes Elaine So why had she stopped ? He had already compromised , even made an effort to show her kindness .
Why was she still being so difficult ? Then it hit him .
He had been fooling himself .
Finished All the things he had imagined her being moved , her bringing him lunch again they were nothing but wishful thinking .
Why had he been so sure she would forgive him ? That she would go back to being the sister who doted on him ? Marilyn hesitated .
Sir , do you want me to bring Miss Lauren to the phone ? Elliots jaw clenched .
No.
He ended the call abruptly .
His mood had completely soured .
Right on cue , Michael strolled in with the worst possible timing .
So , sir , what did Miss Lauren bring for lunch today ? He glanced around the office .
Huh ? Wheres the food ? Elliors icy glare couldve frozen a man solid .
Michael instantly regretted opening his mouth .
He let out an awkward laugh , quickly changing the subject .
Sir , this is the file you asked for about the East District land .
Reliable sources say itll be up for auction in two weeks .
Leave it Michael placed the file on the desk and retreated , relieved to escape unscathed .
Elliot barely glanced at the document , his mind elsewhere .
The citys policies were set to turn East District into a commercial hubs .
As long as that didnt change , winning the hid would be a guaranteed profit .
The only issue ! Bennett Corporation wasnt the only one eyeing the land .
Gray Corporation was in the game , and even investors from Balewood were showing interest .
If Balewoods elite decided to claim the land for themselves , neither Bennett nor Gray Corporation would stand a chance .
Nothing was going right .
Not work .
Not family .
His head throbbed .
By the time he finished work , it was late .
But instead of heading home , he drove straight to Empire Bar , Inside , dim lights flickered against the dance floor , casting shifting shadows over the writhing bodies of men and women lost .
in the music .
Elliot headed straight for the bar , taking a seat .
He gestured to the bartender .
Something strong The bartender nodded , quickly preparing a drink and setting it in front of him .
Elliot took it in one gulp , the burn sliding down his throat .
He grimaced slightly , but the sting helped dull the mess in his head .
One drink turned into two , Chapter 25 if Hit Her , She Deserved It She Owes Elaine Then three .
Then four .
Damn Lauren .
She was getting more stubborn by the day .
Five years ago , she wasnt like this .
All she did was spend five years in prison was that really a reason to act like she was too good to talk to him now ? She was the one who pushed Elaine down those stairs .
She was the one who turned Elaine into a vegetable She was the one who deserved prison .
It wasnt like he had wronged her .
Finished If anything , she was lucky .
If she hadnt been a Bennett , the Gray family would have made sure she never saw daylight again .
Ungrateful Absolutely ungrateful .
Elliot threw back another drink , the alcohol heavy on his breath .
The bartender slid another glass across the counter .
Just as he reached for it , a larger hand snatched it first .
Elliot snapped his head up .
fury flashing in his bleary eyes .
Who the fuck- The man downed the drink in one go .
Elliot blinked , his vision swimming .
He forced himself to focus- Kenneth .
The moment recognition set in , his anger surged .
Drunken , reckless rage ..
He jabbed a finger at Kenneths chest .
You bastard .
You beat my sister till she was bleeding all over the damn place , and you still have the nerve to sit here ? Without waiting for an answer , he swung his fist Kenneth barely moved .
He stepped aside , effortlessly dodging the sloppy punch .
Elliot lurched forward , thrown off balance .
He crashed into the bar , knocking over drinks .
Kenneth sighed , rubbing his temples .
I dont have time for this .
Elliot wasnt done .
He turned back , seething , ready to take another swing Kenneth caught his wrist midair and slammed it onto the bar counter .
If you want to throw a tantrum , do it at home , Kenneth said , voice low and cold .
Dont bring it to my bar .
Elliot struggled , but Kenneth didnt let go .
You hit my sister Kenneths expression darkened .
Listen carefully , Elliot .
His voice dropped even lower , dangerously steady , + fall .
I didnt touch hant Chapter 25 If I Hit Her , She Deserved It She Owes Elaine Finished Elliot stiffened .
Second , Kenneth continued , tightening his grip and continuing , even if I had , she wouldve deserved it .
She owes Elaine .