When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

Chapter 346 The Price of Loyalty Chapter 346 The Price of Loyalty 50 +5 Free Coins Had she known sooner that Natalie was the Stone family's daughter , Loretta would have forced Jensen to marry her no matter what . Then both the Stones ' wealth and Witch Doctor's connections would have belonged to the Luke family . The regret twisted her insides until she could hardly breathe , and every glance at Sharon only deepened her loathing . Sharon didn't care what Loretta thought . She wasn't going to be Luke Corp's lady anymore , but she would not walk away empty - handed .

" Madam , " she said coldly , " I carried Jensen's child once . It wasn't my choice to lose it - it was him who wouldn't let me keep it . Miscarriage ruins a woman's body . I deserve compensation . And another thing - our marriage may have been mutual , but the divorce was forced on me . I want compensation for that too . " Loretta's face hardened . " Compensation ? Don't tell me you expect half the Luke fortune for a marriage that lasted mere days . Don't be ridiculous . The Luke family doesn't hand out charity , and our lawyers don't lose . " Sharon faltered .

Yes , she had come hoping to grab for half of Luke Corp , but Loretta's ferocity made her realize such greed could get her killed . Her mind raced . " Fine . Don't play games with me either . One hundred million . That's all I want . Pay me that , and I'll care for Jensen . I'll even clean up after him if I have to . For Luke Corp , one hundred million is pocket change , isn't it ?" Loretta laughed , a cold , cutting sound . " You ? Worth a hundred million ? Natalie made this company billions and never asked for a cent . You cost it billions and dare demand a hundred million more ?

Shouldn't you be the one paying us back ? " The words struck Sharon silent . " That wasn't my fault ! " she cried after a beat . " Natalie framed me at that café ! I never betrayed Jensen ! " " Go shout that to the press ," Loretta snapped . " See if the shareholders believe you . None of that matters now . Ten million . Take it or leave it . Refuse , and I'll see you regret the day you were born . Don't doubt me , Sharon . I may be old , but I can still use a blade . " Sharon blanched , fury roiling in her chest but no argument on her tongue . A nurse's exasperated voice broke in .

" If you're going to bicker over money , do it later . The 1/2 17:11 Mon , Oct 6 B Chapter 346 The Price of Loyalty 1: patient's out of surgery . He needs to be admitted now . " ( 50 +5 Free Coins Her disbelief was plain . Jensen lay unconscious , fighting for his life , and here were his mother and ex - wife haggling over payouts in the corridor . Did either of them truly care whether he lived ? Loretta and Sharon fell quiet at last . Sharon backed away a step , but Loretta's glare cut her like a knife . " Lucy , " Loretta barked , " arrange the best suite for my son .

" " Yes , madam ," the butler answered , hurrying to obey . Jensen was wheeled into a VIP room . Still pale , still unconscious . Sharon's eyes burned with anger as she looked down at him . He had risked his life for Natalie without hesitation . But for her ? Even pregnant , he had torn their child away . Her hand strayed to her stomach , an ache where that life had once been . Yes , she had schemed to secure her place as Luke Corp's mistress , but hadn't she given enough ? Jensen was a bastard through and through . With Natalie , he had still longed for someone else .

With her , he had still thrown himself in front of a knife for another woman . Was it always the ones a man couldn't have that kept him restless ? If she had known , she never would have married him at all . But no matter . She had another path now . If she could attach herself to Witch Doctor , ten million would be nothing . For the moment , though , she would take what she could get . 2/2