Chapter 478: The Bennett Family Now Faces Complete Financial Ruin

The Bennett family now faces complete financial ruin. You two are the primary culprits behind this disaster! You must take full responsibility for all outstanding debts! Absolutely! You bear the greatest liability in this situation! You need to locate Vanessa immediately, or the entire Bennett legacy will collapse! Even if you find her, the damage to our stock value is already catastrophic! This will drain our resources beyond recovery! You will compensate for every single loss we suffer! The crowd hurled furious accusations at Helena.

Helena's heart already shattered from the current crisis, now faced relentless scorn from those who once curried her favor. They were the same individuals who previously flattered her and sought her friendship. Yet now... It was Vanessa! That deceitful Vanessa! She seized Senior Bennett's thirty percent company shares and liquidated everything, creating this chaos! How could she be so utterly heartless? What possible motive drove her to such betrayal? Logan slipped away from the hospital room amidst the turmoil.

Outside the hospital, he pulled out his phone to contact Sienna. "Sienna, should I reveal the truth to them now?"

"Not yet. Let them discover it gradually—they'll learn everything in due time. For now, stay by Grandpa's side personally these next few days. Ensure he receives proper care. Also, cover Caleb's medical expenses on my behalf."

Sienna was resting in her room during the call. She attempted to sleep after ending the conversation. But her mind swirled with too many thoughts, keeping her awake. She had anticipated this moment for five long years. Since everything had descended into chaos, so be it. She wanted the entire Bennett family to witness their beloved Vanessa's true nature! Had they not mocked her for being the adopted daughter and demanded she never set foot on Bennett property again?

She longed to see their expressions when the truth emerged—Sienna wanted to hear what excuses they could possibly offer! The following day unfolded exactly as predicted. The Bennett family descended into total disarray. All of Walter and Beatrice's assets had been sold, leaving them completely homeless. The hospital became their only shelter, though the remaining funds in their bank accounts were severely limited. After covering the exorbitant medical costs, they struggled to afford even basic meals.

When the bank discovered the fifty-billion-dollar loan had vanished, they immediately shuttered every Bennett Holdings factory, along with all their hotels and properties. They issued a five-day ultimatum for debt repayment before initiating asset liquidation. The Bennetts' relatives and friends, terrified of being entangled in the disaster, fled instantly. None wished to be associated with the catastrophe. Even all the household staff abandoned the manor. Senior Bennett, Philip, Gregory, Penelope, and the rest remained confined to the hospital, surviving on inexpensive hospital food. Overnight, the Bennett family's glory evaporated, replaced by desperate circumstances.

Every financial news outlet and social media platform exploded with headlines:

[The Nation's Top Real Estate Empire Declares Bankruptcy!]

[Bennett Holdings Shuts Down Operations!]

[Bennett Family Swamped with 50 Billion Debt!]

[Vanessa Bennett Absconds with Family Fortune—Manhunt Underway!]

Comment sections flooded with shock and disbelief.

[Unbelievable! Vanessa actually stole their money and ran!]

[That innocent-faced Vanessa committed such an act?]

[Isn't she the Bennett heiress? Even without stealing, she controlled sixty percent of shares. Why would she do this?]

[She fled with the money, making herself universally despised. Is she insane?]

[This year's most sensational drama! Can't wait for the full truth to emerge!]

The public watched the spectacle with morbid fascination. Some investigators dug into the Bennett family history, uncovering their profound foolishness—they were arguably the most gullible family imaginable. Vanessa had been their favored child since infancy. They invested enormous sums in her upbringing, enrolling her in piano lessons, language courses, and countless other trainings. Their expenditure on her far exceeded what they spent on their other children. What could have driven her to such betrayal? BANG! A sudden, explosive noise reverberated through the hospital ward.