Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 550

Chapter 550 Jerry shook his head .

Based on the leads provided by Mr.

Rhodes , we conducted surprise inspections of all the hotels , but we didnt find her .

Ive already reported the situation to Mr.

Warren at the Jayrodale Police Department .

If even he cant find her , then itll be a real problem .

Michael frowned , visibly unsettled .

Thats strange .

Troy was just captured theres no way Ruby couldve sensed it and escaped so quickly .

Tiana snapped , Shut up .

Do you think everyones as incompetent as you ? Keep searching for that wretch ! After the loss shes caused the Rhodes family , I wont rest until shes torn to pieces ! Meanwhile , Lauren lingered at the Moonlit Sanctuary until late at night before reluctantly returning home , The moment she stepped inside and turned on the lights , Tiana was already there , like a ghost waiting in the darkness .

Laurent surprised .

She said calmly , Please leave .

I need to rest .

Without a word , Tiana strode forward , pulled up Laurens sleeve , and inspected her arm before exhaling in relief .

Lauren sneered .

Relax .

The mark is still there .

Im still a virgin .

Tiana instinctively wanted to lash out but , for some reason , her expression softened .

Taking Laurens hand gently , she asked in a quiet voice , Lauren , do you hate me as your mother ? Lauren shook her head .

Hate is too strong a word .

Theres just no bond between us .

You gave birth to me but didnt raise me .

When I finally grew up , you found me , only to talk endlessly about how amazing the Driscoll family is , how wealthy and powerful they are , and how deeply rooted their legacy is .

All you wanted was for me to marry Joe for the familys sake .

Its all because of that idiot Troy .

He confessed everything to the Rhodes family ! Aspens tone turned icy.

Thats impossible .

Troy wouldnt be that foolish .

Besides , considering his infatuation and desire for you , he wouldnt betray you to the Rhodes family .

Doing so wouldnt win him your favor it would only bring him their wrath .

From what youve said , Troy was utterly obsessed with you .

Men like that driven by lust are easily controlled .

Once youve got a hold of them , they become nothing more than obedient dogs .

Her words dripped with disdain and contempt for men , revealing her deep rooted hatred and scorn for them .