The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43 The Marriage Proposal

of the 1.4 million dollars and finally compromised.

Despite her reluctance, Lauren though

She slowly descended the stairs and walked over to the sofa, sitting down with a cold gaze that swept over everyone present.

David picked up his teacup and blew gently on the tea leaves floating on the surface before taking a sip. “You’re not getting any younger. Staying home all the time isn’t the answer. Your mother and I have talked about it. The Brooker family from Balewood is one of the top elite families in the Caplistan. Marrying into their family would be a life of luxury. Even though your character leaves much to be desired, you are still our flesh and blood. As your parents, we naturally want the best for you. Your dowry won’t be lacking either.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Kenneth’s grip on the teacup tightened.

So this was what David had meant when he said that he had a way to work with the Brooker family of Balewood

But this was not what I wanted to see.

JA A growing sense of unease stirred within him. He lifted his teacup and drained it in one gulp, barely able to suppress the

inexplicable emotions rising within him.

Alice’s face was filled with a forced smile. She leaned forward, took Lauren’s hand, and patted it gently. Laurie, your father and I are reluctant to let you go, but a daughter has to get married eventually. While you’re still young, you can choose a good match. If you wait too long, you’ll only be left with the dregs. The Brooker family of Balewood is a prestigious family, even more prestigious than ours.”

Lauren subtly withdrew her hand, lowered her eyes, and remained silent.

A prestigious family!

If they really were so prestigious, why would they settle for me!

They simply wanted to use me as a pawn to ensure the Bennett family’s status among the elite

They wouldn’t allow me to refuse, and I had no reason to refase.

While Lauren remained silent, Elliot reacted vehemently. “Dad. Mom, you’re going to marry Laurie off to that Caplistan Bossman? Why didn’t you discuss it with me first? No, I don’t agree

David’s face darkened.

Alice quickly intervened, “Elliot, don’t talk nonsense.”

“I am not talking nonsense. The Brooker family heir isn’t easy to deal with, and he…

“Enough!” David roared, cutting him off mid–sentence, his eyes filled with warning.

Elliot clenched his fists. “Laurie doesn’t even know him. She won’t agree.”

The focus shifted to Lauren, and all eyes in

the room turned to her.

Lauren raised her eyes, met Elliot’s eyes, and said without hesitation, “I agree.

Her voice was clear and determined, echoing through the quiet living room.

David, Alice, and Willow’s faces lit up with joy.

Elliot’s expression became grim.

However, Kenneth was staring intently at Lauren’s face, his grip on the teacup tightening until a sound of “cracked!” came out.

The sheer force of his grip shattered the teacup.

Shards of glass cut into his palm, and blood dripped onto the pristine white carpet, turning into a bright crimson stain.

Chapter 43 The Marriage Proposal

But Kenneth seemed oblivious to the pain. His sharp gaze remained fixed on Lauren.

Lauren’s eyes briefly glanced at his bleeding hand, but her expression was unmoved.

Her indifference instantly transported Kenneth back to five years ago.

Finished

It was the last competition of their senior year of high school. That day, he had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, but he had insisted on competing just to see her.