From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

A light, delighted laugh slipped from Emily’s lips, as if all her earlier coldness had vanished in an instant.

For the first time, when faced with the Bennett Family’s accusations, she didn’t feel sad, hurt, or even numb. Instead, it was like none of it had anything to do with her at all.

She thought, ‘So those words that once left me battered and bruised could be this powerless.

Emily stepped out from behind Austin and looked at Andrew. She said, “Mr. Bennett, if you’re trying to prove how good you are at teaching people a lesson, then you’ve picked the wrong target.

“I’m not a Bennett, and I’m not your sister. Whether I did anything wrong or not is none of your business.”

Her words landed on Andrew like a slap to the face, mocking his wishful thinking. A surge of rage shot through him. He snapped, “Emily, do you even realize what you’re saying?

“We may not be related by blood, but the Bennett Family still took you in and raised you for over twenty years. That counts for something, doesn’t it?

“Everything you eat, wear, or use-it’s all thanks to the Bennett Family. Even the cash you’re blowing on that boy toy of yours comes from us. How could you say something like that?”

Austin moved to stand beside Emily, cut him off, looking at Andrew with a mocking grin. He shot back, “Did you leave your brain at home, or did you forget your shame, too?

“Every penny Emily has, she earned herself. Not a single cent came from the Bennett Family. If you had even a bit of sense, you might try checking your facts before running your mouth. Being basic and cocky is a disease-time for a cure.”

Getting insulted to one’s face over and over would piss anyone off, especially someone like Andrew, who’d been spoiled since birth.

He suddenly lunged forward, grabbed Austin by the collar, and shouted, “What right do you have to judge the Bennett Family’s business? I’m her brother-I know her better than you ever could.

“She’s always loved to show off, always had to be the flashiest one in the room, no matter where she was. And all of that? It’s all because of the glory the Bennett Family gave her.

“When we stopped spoiling her, she started pulling every trick she could think of just to get our attention—even faked a kidnapping to scam money out of us.

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