Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 24

Chapter 24 Chloe Will Definitely Come

Chapter 24 Chloe Will Definitely Come

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Her family had urged her several times, and only after touching up her makeup again did Grandma finally let Mrs. Lambert wheel her out. "Chloe should be here by now. Don't keep her waiting too long."

Mrs. Lambert teased from the side, "Oh, you've only got Ms. Chloe on your mind. But there are plenty of dignitaries and VIPs here today."

Grandma's face showed a hint of pride. "What do they matter compared to my granddaughter? By the way, where's the stock transfer document I asked you to prepare?"

"It's all ready. The transfer can be processed tomorrow. But if you give all those shares to Ms. Chloe, I'm afraid it'll cause some trouble in the family."

"Hmph, so what if they don't care for her? Does that mean no one else can? Chloe's as good as gone to them now that she's married. What would matter to them if I gave her the shares? Besides, you saw how Anna played them all like fools today. Do you really expect Chloe to get anything from them in the future? I'd better start transferring my assets to her while I'm still alive."

"Ms. Chloe is so lucky to have a grandmother who cares for her so much."

I stood there listening, feeling a strange mix of emotions. Grandma is so kind, but I'll never be able to enjoy her kindness again.

Mrs. Lambert wheeled the chair through a shortcut to the banquet hall. Even before getting close, I heard a low, cold voice. "Still no sign of her? It's been days! How can a person just vanish like that?"

"Mr. Bolton, we've searched everywhere possible. Unless..."

The sentence was cut short as the two servants spotted Grandma and her entourage and immediately fell silent.

I found it odd. What was he searching for? Could he be looking for me? That seems unlikely; we've only met a few times.

Luke never showed any interest in me, so why would Carter be searching for me? I must be overthinking this.

Snow fell heavily, like a thick net under the streetlights. Carter stood in a black suit, his dark hair and shoulders dusted with

snow.

His sharp eyes were as cold as ever, but when he saw Grandma, he lowered his gaze slightly and spoke with respect, "Madam."

a moment, somewhat unsure. "You're

for the first time would instinctively assume he was an

wish you

stood behind the wheelchair, presented a wooden box to Grandma, bowing respectfully. "Madam, this

antiques were indeed rare, so Grandma accepted them without a

very thoughtful of

stepped forward to take

are slippery,

attitude towards him wasn't as cold as it was with

don't enjoy crowds," Carter replied politely. "I came to celebrate Madam's birthday. Now that I've delivered my gift, I won't stay for the

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24 Chloe

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Ms. Chloe in the hall earlier. I heard she left during the wedding and hasn't returned to the Boltons. Perhaps

today, but I haven't

so respectful; no matter where she is, she always returns for Madam's birthday each year. She should be on her way. Since you're already here,

one behind the other, wheeled their chairs into the hall. Not liking to show himself, Carter

his gloomy face, I felt suspicious. Was

had no connection. He had brought me up several times now. Was

was bustling with people, each one wearing a pleasant smile to wish Grandma a happy birthday. She responded to each of them

eyes scanned the crowd;

Luke was searching for

"Honestly, Chloe is getting increasingly out of line. It's so late, and

by something. How about I ask my friends in Cloudville to see if they've

mom patted Anna's hand. "You're the only one who never gives me

to Luke and nudged him gently. "Still not reconciled

to his father that after I disappeared, we lost all

way. She'll be here

to the door and greet her, then. Show some

"Alright."

drinking coffee in the corner. Their eyes met, but, feeling

must be delayed by traffic.

streetlight to pull at my