The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155 It Was Your Fault

Back then. Willow was full of herself, basking in the spotlight. Looking at her now–hald, tear–streaked, her face a smudged. mess–it was like seeing a completely different person

Five years ago, she was the center of attention at her graduation party, the little princess the Bennett family treated like royalty

Now? Karma had come full circle. Even Willow couldn’t escape the cuffs.

As the cops dragged Kenneth past Lauren, they yanked the sock out of his mouth.

He turned to her, looking totally let down. “Lauren, what happened to you? I don’t even recognize you anymore. I’m so disappointed. Don’t expect me to forgive you easily.”

Lauren looked up at him, her expression calm, eyes like glassy ice–quiet but cutting

All she saw was a man bloated with self–importance

Where did he get the idea I need his forgiveness!

Trying to use something meaningless to threaten her–God, he’s so dumb it’s almost sad

“Kenneth” she said, voice cool and brittle, like glass soaked in ice, “has anyone ever told you you’re like a dying peony?”

She ran her finger lightly across a red wine stain bleeding into the gold–trimmed tablecloth.

“Still trying to look elegant, but the center’s already rotted through.”

She had spent five years crawling through the dark, her body broken but her spirit hardened into steel.

And Kenneth Time had dulled his senses and left him lost in his own foolishness.

Lauren turned her head sharply, refusing to give him another glance. The way she did it–so dismissive–it was like she was shooing away a fly she couldn’t stand.

Kenneth’s throat bobbed as if he was about to say something, but nothing came out

That last look he gave her burned into his memory. In her eyes, he caught the reflection of Felix–every line of his suit precise and crisp, the fabric resting perfectly against Lauren’s slim shoulder

Felix stood there, tall and composed, his presence sharp and intimidating. Lauren might’ve looked soft on the outside, but even then, her beauty stood out. The two of them together–him strong and cold, her elegant and quietly fierce–looked like they were made to stand side by side.

And all Kenneth could feel was jealousy–deep, ugly jealousy, crawling through his chest like a snake chewing him up from

the inside.

Thad met Lauren first. So why the heck was Feliz the one beside her wou

But it didn’t matter. No amount of regret would change anything now. All he could do was let the cops drag him away.

After a long heavy silence, the energy in the banquet hall started to slowly

retur

The men glanced at Felix with cautious respect–the kind of unease only a man with real power could inspire.

The women’s eyes were fixed on Lauren, full of envy. She is so lucky to be defended like that teith no hesitation.

One by one, the guests approached, offering their carefully chosen birthday gifts to Kate.

Every gift was luxurious, priceless even. Each one a symbol of flattery, an effort to win favor.

Kate at calmly in the seat of honor, wearing a kind smile. She accepted each gift graciously, thanking everyone for their kindness.

Chapter 155 It Was Your Fault

She took a breath, then stepped forward. Her feet felt like they were made of lead.

Finished

Head bowed her voice came out low, weighted with guilt and regret. “Madam Kate, I’m truly sorry. This is all my fault. 1 didn’t protect the Queen of Blooms embroidery that Mr. Brooker had picked out just for you”

In the month she’d spent with the Brooker family, Kate had cared for her in every way possible. Every little gesture felt like a warm coal in the dead of winter, slowly thawing the ice around Lauren’s heart.

She was weak and sickly, so Kate made sure to cook different nourishing meals every day. In just a few weeks, Lauren’s face had started to regain its color,

When her legs hurt too much to move, Kate didn’t hesitate–she brought in a massage therapist to help ease the pain every single day.