The Heiress Revived from the Ashes
Chapter 184 Buried Truths, Unveiled Pain
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A sharp crack echoed through the air. Four of the girl’s front teeth flew out, accompanied by a spray of blood. Her nasal bone fractured on impact as well. She collapsed to the ground, wailing in agony.
Mia did not linger for even a second. She swiftly retreated into a secluded corner, stripping off her outerwear, gloves, and mask.
With a flick of her lighter, flames consumed the evidence, leaving no trace behind
Later, the couple reported the incident to the police. Investigators combed through the small forest meticulously, yet no clues leading to Mia were found.
The case went cold.
Mia’s ruthless vengeance was not driven by the million she failed to extort. It was because of her deep sorrow for Lauren.
For every extra day Lauren remained trapped in suffering, she had to endure another day of torment.
If anyone dared to make her dear Lauren suffer, then they, too, would have to pay the price. That was the real reason Mia had beaten them so mercilessly.
Meanwhile, at the Brooker’s Villa, Lauren had not stepped foot outside for seven whole days. Every day, she focused intently on embroidering the intricate Queen of Blooms tapestry for Madam Kate.
On the seventh day, the driver, Gael, finally returned.
Inside Felix’s study, the air was stifling, heavy with an oppressive silence. Gael placed a thick stack of documents on the desk. The rustling of paper against wood seemed deafening in the stillness.
“Mr. Brooker, all information regarding the Bennett family is here.” Gael said.
Felix slowly reached out, his long fingers flipping through page after page. As he read further, his brows furrowed tighter, his already sharp features darkening with an unsettling storm.
The previous investigation by Josh had already made Felix’s heart ache for Lauren’s harrowing life. But what Gael had uncovered this time was nothing short of a tidal wave, completely shattering his perception.
Lauren’s suffering was far worse than he had imagined. She had not just endured hardship but had plunged into an abyss deeper than hell itself.
Felix’s grip tightened unconsciously. A tempest of emotions surged within him. It was a mix of anguish for Lauren and seething fury for the monstrous people of the Bennett family.
After a long silence, he stood up and picked up the files.
Gael hesitated before speaking. “Mr. Brooker, this report is too cruel. Ms. Bennett may not be able to handle
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A flicker of unreadable emotion crossed Felix’s eyes. “She’s already endured so much pain. She deserves to know why. Living blindly in self–pity is far worse than facing the truth head–on.”
Then, he turned and strode toward Lauren’s embroidery room.
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But now, standing before this door, he found himself unable to push it open. He had envisioned countless scenarios of Lauren’s reaction upon seeing the truth.
Would she be shocked? Devastated? Or completely broken?
Each possibility felt like a dull knife, slowly cutting into his heart, leaving behind a persistent ache
Gael observed the rare hesitation in Felix’s demeanor, astonished. Having followed him for years, he was well–acquainted with Felix’s ruthless methods. Yet, never before had he seen him so affected by a woman.
During the investigation, Gael had also found himself shaken by Lauren’s past. He had witnessed human cruelty before, but never had he encountered a family so utterly devoid of humanity. One that was willing to sacrifice their own flesh and blood, draining her dry as if she were a mere commodity.
The Chinese saying went, ‘Even a tiger does not eat its own cubs.‘
The Bennett family, however, was worse than beasts
Just as they hesitated, the door to the embroidery room suddenly creaked open.
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Lauren’s expression flickered with surprise. But the moment her gaze landed on Gael, her pupils cor sharply. In the next breath, she turned her eyes to the thick file in Felix’s hands.
She was too smart not to understand.
Gael’s seven–day absence meant he had uncovered everything.
“You found it?” Her voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper.
Felix gave a slow nod. “It’s all here. Do you… want to see it?”
The look on Felix’s face told Lauren that what lay within those pages was far worse than she had imagined. Her fingers clenched tightly around the fabric of her dress, her heartbeat hammering wildly in her chest.
She had always tried to be strong. But now, standing at the precipice of truth, fear crashed over her like an unrelenting tide.
“I…” Lauren’s lips parted, but the words stuck in her throat, refusing to come out.
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