The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 110

The Heiress Revived from the Ashes

Chapter 110 A Ruthless Decision

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Lauren instinctively turned to look back. Josh glanced the rearview mirror, frowning. Looks like there was an accident behind us.”

A strange unease settled in Lauren’s chest. She could vaguely hear someone shouting her name.

Her heartbeat faltered, unease creeping in.

Josh, drive faster.”

Suppressing the anxiety clawing at her, Lauren urged him to speed up.

It wasn’t until they reached the Brooker’s Villa safely that she finally let out a breath of relief.

At the entrance, Kate. Anna, and Marilyn had been waiting. The moment they spotted Lauren, the three elderly women rushed toward her like anxious hens welcoming their precious chick home.

But as

soon

as they saw her pale complexion, their hearts clenched in unison.

“What happened?” Kate’s voice was laced with concern.

“Are you feeling unwell? Marilyn stepped forward, placing a hand on Lauren’s forehead.

Anna, equally worried, examined her closely. “You look terrible.”

Lauren was deeply touched by their genuine concern.

She shook her head slightly, about to reassure them when Josh spoke up first. “Ms. Bennett was startled by the accident on the way here.”

The three women gasped, their faces instantly paling.

“A car accident!” Kate grabbed Lausen’s hands, looking her over anxiously. “Are you hurt? Let me see.”

Lauren quickly held her hand in return, reassuringly. “Tom fine, Grandma. It wasn’t me, just someone else who got into an accident.”

Hearing that, the three women finally exhaled in relief, their tense expressions easing.

“That’s good. As long as you’re safe.”

Meanwhile, the “someone else“-Lucas Reed–was already in police custody.

Even as the officers restrained him, his frantic gaze darted around, desperately searching for Lauren.

Only when he was shoved into the patrol car did the weight of what he had done sink in.

At the station, he was officially charged with reckless driving and attempting to flee the scene.

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shouting her name, so I had it looked into.”

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Josh stood in the study, reporting to Felix, who sat behind his desk, one long leg crossed over the other. His slender fingers tappeil rhythmically against the polished wood, filling the room with soft, deliberate

clicks.

“One of the people involved in the accident turned out to be her childhood friend, Lucas Reed.”

Josh continued. “The police have taken him in. Given that no one was seriously injured, he’ll likely be fined between 200 and 2,000 dollars, detained for up to 15 days, and have his license revoked.”

“Do you want me to intervene?”

A slow smirk tugged at the comer of Felix’s lips, though his eyes remained unreadable.

“Max penalty.” His deep voice carried a chilling finality

Josh nodded. “Understood. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take care of it now,”

Felix waved a hand dismissively.

Just as Josh reached the door, Felix’s voice stopped him.

Josh turned, puzzled.

Felix’s mind drifted back to the five years Lauren had spent in prison–because of Lucas,

She had lost her freedom, her health… and a part of herself, a broken leg, a kidney.

A simple fine and brief detention?

That was far too lenient.

Josh, noticing his boss’s darkening expression, hesitated “Mr. Brooker… any further instructions?”

Felix’s voice was soft, yet ice–cold. “Make sure he’s well taken care of inside. His tone carried an unmistakable warning. “I don’t want him walking out of there unscathed.”

Josh’s pupils shrank slightly, instantly understanding.