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 ipetent 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 untilte 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 .


    Rx .


    The mark is still there .


    Im still a virgin .


    Tiana instinctively wanted tosh 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 .


    Ive never heard of a mother like you someone who didnt care for their child growing up but swoops inter to dictate their marriage and force them to marry for convenience .


    For a brief moment , a flicker of pain appeared in Tianas eyes , but she quickly concealed it .


    Without saying another word , she turned and walked out of the room .


    Lauren stood frozen , herposure finally breaking as she began to sob softly , Unbeknownst to Lauren , Tiana had stopped just outside the door .


    Leaning against it , she listened to her daughters quiet cries and murmured softly , My child , no one in this world loves you more than I do .


    It breaks my heart to see you unhappy .


    But there are things you dont understand yet .


    One day , youll know that everything Im doing is for your own good .


    Ms.


    Stevens , theres nowhere left for me in Jayrodale .


    Please arrange for me to leave the city immediately ! At a secluded location , Ruby appeared in a state of panic , urgently pleading with Aspen .


    The Rhodes family had issued a powerful warrant against her within the aristocraticwork , effectively turning her into a fugitive with no choice but to run .


    Chapter 550 Aspen gritted her teeth .


    How did this n go so wrong ? Where exactly did things fall apart ? How did the Rhodes family find out you stole the forms ? Ruby cursed angrily .


    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 be nothing more than obedient dogs .


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