The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 136

Chapter 136 The Provocation

Willow’s blood boiled as she took in Lauren’s radiant appearance.

That face, a perfect blend of David and Alice’s best features, was a living insult.

I always knew Lauren was pretty enough; that’s why I set her up again and again, hating to scratch her face.

How dare that bitch show up here?

Is she here for Felix?

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The thought that Lauren might be here to seduce Felix sent waves of nausea through Willow’s body.

Lauren barely looked at her, her expression unreadable She tightened her grip on the gift box for Kate and muttered to Andy, “Let’s go.”

With no witnesses present, Willow shed her angelic facade. “Dressed like a cheap whore to chase rich men?” Her shrill voice echoed down the hall. “An ex–con like you should be groveling at the feet of some old pervert!”

Lauren walked on, her face impassive.

After years of Willow’s psychological torture and months of prison torture, mere words couldn’t move me. Today was about Madam Kate; I will not give Willow the satisfaction of a reaction.

The dismissal ignited Willow’s rage.

In her twisted view of the world, Lauren should have been hysterical by now, giving David and Alice another excuse to publicly shame her.

But this new, unflappable Lauren…

Unacceptable.

With a shriek, Willow lunged and yanked at Lauren’s hair with enough force to draw blood from her scalp. “Who do you think you are, ignoring me?!”

Andy yelled as his masterpiece unraveled. “You psychotic bitch. Let her go!” He retaliated by grabbing a handful of Willow’s extensions.

A commanding male voice cut through the chaos, “What the hell is going on?”

Kenneth charged down the hallway, his alpha presence momentarily stunning Andy into releasing his grip.

Willow’s transformation was instantaneous. Her body shaking like a leaf, tears streaming down her cheek “L–Lauren, I didn’t mean to ruin your hair…” she whimpered, casting anxious glances at Lauren.

Kenneth pulled Willow protectively to his chest. “Lauren,” he growled, “apologize. Now.”

From the protection of his arms, Willow grinned at Lauren.

Andy’s eyes widened as if she had heard some great joke.

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Chapter 136 The Provocation

But he turned out to be a bubble in the brain.