Chapter 513

“After all the years the Brennan family has invested in you, it seems we’ve still failed to raise you right. To think you would commit such an act of ingratitude.”
Mr. Brennan’s tone was flat, but his words were like a slap. Lauren’s face went white. “Grandfather
“Effective immediately, your internship at Unison Pharma is terminated. Sever all ties and stop coveting things that do not belong to you.”
The words were merciless, and Lauren felt a hot flush of shame, but he wasn’t finished.
“I recall your grandmother and your Uncle Murray and Winni gave you two companies and some shares. You haven’t shown much interest in them, focusing all your energy on what belongs to others. Since you clearly don’t care for them, I’ll be taking them back.”
“Furthermore, as of tomorrow, you are suspended from the Global Harmony Medical Institute. Stay home and reflect on your actions. You may return when you have come to your senses.”
Lauren’s eyes widened in horror. “Grandfather?!”
The companies and shares had been gifts-one from Winni on her birthday, the others from Murray and her grandmother when she was accepted into the institute. The companies were small, but the shares were in the Brennan Group. They were proof of her acceptance, her status. Without them, what would she have? Nothing but the title of an adopted daughter and the position of heir to a medical legacy.
And the institute was crucial. How could she leave now? A suspension with no end date? By the time she was allowed back, Anastasia would have complete control. This wasn’t just punishment; it was a deliberate move to give Anastasia an advantage.
“Dad, isn’t this too harsh?” Winni pleaded, her heart aching for Lauren.
Mr. Brennan shot her a look that silenced her, and Murray pulled his wife back warningly. *Harsh?* Compared to what she had tried to do to Anastasia, this was nothing. And with Harrison Lancaster watching, a light punishment was not an option.
Winni’s face paled as she understood. Lauren, who had pinned her hopes on her, saw the light in her eyes fade.
“Is this resolution satisfactory, Mr. Lancaster?” Mr. Brennan asked, turning to Harrison.
Harrison didn’t answer directly. He squeezed Anastasia’s hand, his voice a low rumble of power and affection. “What do you think, Ana?”
Anastasia smiled faintly. “This is fine.” Then, she added, “Grandfather, I’m nineteen now. Isn’t it time I received what my mother left for me?”
She stood before him, poised and confident.
Mr. Brennan looked at her, a
complex emotion in his eyes. “Your mother left
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someone arrange the handover.”
At his words, Lauren’s face turned ashen. She had long considered those her
own, and now they were gone forever.
“Thank you, Grandfather.”
With her objective achieved,
Anastasia saw no reason to stay
One look at her husband’s icy expression told her they needed to leave e before he lost his temper completely.