Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 161 Laurens heart sank , but her face remained cold and distant .

She declared firmly , No one has the right to decide about my marriage except me Michael let out a scornful laugh .

I knew youd resist , but its pointless .

This arranged marriage has been approved by the head of the family and the Rhodes Corporation board members .

You have no choice in the matter , whether you object or not .

With a mocking glance , Michael walked away .

Lauren sat back in her chair , feeling helpless as she mumbled , Even after everything , I still cant escape being another steppingstone for the familys expansion … Her gaze flashed with determination as she continued , The Driscoll family might be powerful , but I refuse to accept this arrangement ! However , it did not last long .

The light in Laurens eyes quickly dimmed as she let out a bitter laugh .

She wondered aloud , mumbling , What about his feelings for me ? These past few days , hes completely focused on Christina , ignoring me .

Perhaps Michael was right Im the one who foolishly misread everything .

Meanwhile , Michael stormed back to his office , his face dark with anger .

, he slammed the door and violently threw an ashtray across

in black sat on the couch with his

coldly

so worked up this time ? Michael barked , I cant stand that bitch Lauren

out of patience ! I need to seize control of

make her pay for all the humiliation

That girl has always been headstrong , and you shouldnt have provoked her

worry

Rhodes .

over Rhodes Corporation will

eyes lit up ,

found a way to bring Lauren down , Bane ? Bane

got a sharp

for saying this ,

but shes far more clever than

her down in one shot wont be easy

shes still young , and with my help behind the scenes ,

run is coming up thats