Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 27

Chapter 27 Truth

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Luke slept off his hangover until the afternoon, waking up groggily. Before even opening his eyes, he absentmindedly traced the smooth skin of the woman beside him, softly murmuring, "Chloe ..."

But when he opened his eyes and saw who it was, he jumped back in shock, shoving Anna away.

"What are you doing here?"

I sat at the nearby table, gently swinging my legs, calmly watching this spectacle unfold.

When I saw this scene again, I felt calm indifference rather than fury.

As sunlight poured in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, I noticed my body had faded slightly.

I began to understand why, even in death, I remained tethered to Luke. Perhaps it was because I had spent so much of my life entangled with this man.

Even after all the hurt, I couldn't easily let him go.

My attachment ran too deep, binding my soul to his side against my will.

But as I saw his true nature, the restless bitterness within me started to fade away.

I realized that the day I truly let go of him would be the day I vanished from this world completely.

On the bed, Anna put on a pitiful expression. Luke's first instinct upon seeing her was to push her away, and her sad look only deepened.

"Luke, when you left last night, you looked upset, so I came to check on you. But you were drunk and mistook me for Chloe. We..."

Luke rubbed his forehead, his face contorting in discomfort as if he regretted being with Anna.

I couldn't help but find it laughable. If a man is truly drunk, he won't be able to get it up.

night, he had been with Anna several times, each round lasting longer than the

didn't. But you were drunk, calling out her name over and over, and I couldn't bear to see you like that, so I ..." Unable to stand her tears, Luke

against his chest, a faint,

when Chloe comes back, you should focus on your life together.

too kind. How could

sweet words in bed for a while longer before Luke

he had overslept, he angrily

me? I missed my flight because of

who had long suspected that Luke and Anna's relationship was more than friendly,

wasn't hard to guess what had happened between them, and he

Mr. Bolton. You were pretty drunk last night, and I didn't want

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useless by the

rebook my flight through the neighboring city. Find another

"Yes, Mr. Bolton."

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suggested, "Luke, let me go with you this time. I want to

were as understanding as you, she wouldn't give

so she's using other men to get under your skin. If you two just talk, you'll work things out." Anna knew exactly what to say to

fixed on her face.

Luke's reaction. "Turns out, he knows the guy Chloe was dancing with. He said..." "What

Anna continued. "He uses his good looks to lure women, and he's quite skilled in that area. Many women get hooked after one night with him and willingly throw themselves into being his mistress, no matter the

his mind replaying the scene from the video: Chloe pressed close to the man, swaying sensually

You're

"Sorry."

her wrist and quickly got up from the bed, heading

watched his back, a satisfied smile curling at her

Cloudville were neighboring cities, but getting to Cloudville

video had rattled Luke; pampered as he was, he still chose the difficult route just to find

sat in the passenger seat, legs propped up, enjoying the mountain scenery while silently mocking

records, he'd have known I never went

Anna completely, never once suspecting

to see views that I never