The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69 A Plan Unspoken

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# Finished

Alice thought to herself, Lauren’s longing for the Bennett Jamily had vanished, her hope for a home stripped away. Memories flashed, Lauren’s tentative attempts to connect, brushed off by the Now, those moments pierced my heart.

At this moment, she even forgot to cry.

She knew, Lauren truly didn’t care about them anymore.

No fights, no fuss, they meant nothing to her.

Panic gripped Alice. She grabbed Lauren’s thin hand. Turic. I’m still your mother, no matter what.”

Lauren shoved her away. “Legally, I’m not tied to the Bennett family.”

The words hit like a sledgehammer. Alice’s eyes widened, staggering back.

Elliot bristled. “Lauren, what’s the point of saying useless things?”

“Useless? Mr. Elliot, don’t you know your household registry never listed me?”

“No way.” Elliot stunned.

“Ask your mother if it’s true.” Lauren said.

Elliot spun to Alice. “Mom, she’s lying, right?”

Elliot thought, Lauren had been back eight years, living with us for three, her name should’ve been added long ago.

He expected a firm denial, but Alice faltered, visibly shaken.

His heart tightened. “Is there really no…”

Alice covered her face, sobbing. “Laurie, I’m so sorry…

“Heh!” Lauren sneered. “No wonder the servants look down on me, calling Willow ‘Ms. Willow Bennett‘ and me “Ms. Lauren. They’re right, Mr. David and Madam Alice never meant to claim me. I’m just a guest living under the same roof. I’m not a Bennett. Can both of you leave now?”

Alice’s head snapped up, her eyes resolute, sorrow replaced by steel. “Like it or not, I carried you for ten months. Your blood ties to the Bennett family can’t be cut. As a Bennett, you owe this family your contribution. Don’t forget your promise to your father and me. Break it, ignore the Bennett legacy, and you’ll never get what you want. Her tone was unyielding, each word a hammer blow.

Lauren wasn’t shocked, she’d seen it coming. When love failed, they’d dangle the 1.4 million dollars over

her head.

Even if she resisted, they’d use Marilyn and Mia to force her.

Marrying the Brooker family’s Bossman wasn’t optional

Her heart was shattered, their threats no longer stung or surprised her.

She knew this visit wasn’t concern, it was to lock her into the Brooker family’s Bossman marriage for the

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Chapter 69 A Plan Unspoken

Finished? Then go.” Her voice was flat, emotionless.

She turned away, refusing to face their loathsome presence.

Alice’s heart twisted.

She wished Lauren still craved her love, even just a tear

But there was nothing.