Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 767

Chapter 767

+25 BONUS

Michael threw his head back and let out a cruel, triumphant laugh. He taunted, “Lauren, I told you–you never beat me! Whether it’s Aunt Tiana or the entire Rhodes Corporation board, they’re all on my side.

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“They favor me because they know I am the future of this company. So what if you and Andrew keep defeating me over and over? At the end of the day, you will always be beneath me!”

A sharp gurgle sounded, and Lauren suddenly coughed up mouthful of blood. The pain in her heart was unbearable–it felt like someone had carved a hole straight through her soul.

She looked at Tiana and let out a hollow, bitter laugh, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. She whispered, “I see now… you never loved me. You’re still the same person–always saying it’s for my own good, always pretending to care, but it’s all a lie.”

Marcus and the others clenched their fists, their eyes burning with fury as they glared at Tiana. What she had just done to Lauren–her own daughter–was beyond cruel.

Francesca’s tears had already spilled over. She could not hold back anymore and cried out, “Mrs. Rhodes, Lauren is your daughter–your own flesh and blood! How could you hurt her like this for Michael? Are you really willing to destroy your own child just to protect him?”

Tiana’s body tensed, her fingers twitching slightly. No one else noticed, but Andrew did.

Her fists were clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. When she finally spoke, her voice remained cold and emotionless.

“She defies me at every turn and refuses to listen to me. A daughter like that is not worthy of being called mine,” she spat.

It was as if she had completely given up on Lauren.

Then, the room gasped as Lauren’s body suddenly gave out. She collapsed, crashing to the floor. Even as she lost consciousness, tears continued to stream down her face.

Andrew caught her in time and gently passed her into Francesca’s arms.

Francesca sobbed. “Andrew, is she okay? Please, let’s get her out of here–I don’t want to stay in this place a second longer!”

Andrew’s face remained emotionless. “I’ll take her away. But first, I have something to do.”