Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 29

hapter 29 Has Mrs Bolton Returned Home?

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The moment those words left her mouth, everyone in the room froze. It felt like I was some kind of recording device, capturing every flicker of surprise on their faces.

I had been "dead" for days, and yet, the truth, that I had never gone to Cloudville, was something they could've easily confirmed with a phone call. My family, my husband-none of them had even bothered to check.

It was like they'd simply let me "disappear." If word got out, it would be the biggest joke in town.

Luke's face turned as white as a sheet. He must be pondering about everything that had happened recently.

Whether in those vague videos or those so-called Ms. Sander, he had never seen me in person from the start.

The video footage was blurry, and in his anger, he hadn't even thought to show my photo to the neighbors for verification before storming off.

But now, Grandma had spoken, shattering everyone's assumptions. They couldn't believe what they were hearing.

"Mom, are you sure Chloe didn't go to Cloudville?" My father inquired, his face stern.

Grandma disregarded him. "She's your daughter, you should know if she went or not. Or do you just not care if she's alive or dead?" Her words landed like a slap across their faces.

"Mom, our family's been through a lot recently. I just haven't had the chance to look into it, but I'll do it right now," my father muttered. While they spoke, Luke had already dialed Roy. Three minutes later, Roy called him back.

"How is it?" he asked.

"Mr. Bolton, your wife did book a ticket to Cloudville, but she didn't board the flight. There's no record of her passing through security either. I've sent someone to check if she ever made it to the airport, but pulling the surveillance footage will take some time." Luke's expression turned grim as he spoke, "Don't just check that day. Go over every other possible time, place, and mode of transportation. I want everything reviewed thoroughly."

"Understood, Mr. Bolton."

Now, he couldn't declare me as missing. The only certainty was that I had never left for Cloudville.

sharpened as it landed on Anna. "Anna, why are you lying to

on a wounded expression. "Luke, I'm not lying. I told you everything I knew. If you don't believe me, you can

a strategy for when her lie was exposed. Her chat history showed nothing more than casual conversations

I really don't know why my sister didn't board the flight,"

it. "You were the one who shared that video. You deliberately deceived everyone and

high school friend's social media. He happened to be in Cloudville

eyes. "Luke, don't you believe me either? I only wanted to help. I wanted to find Chloe as quickly as

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expression remained clouded with suspicion, his silence speaking volumes. It was as though he was weighing her words, trying to sift truth

I know you've never liked me, but why would I lie

too. Why would you meddle in this, mislead everyone, and throw us all off? What

Well, I'll beat the truth out of you." Grandma

grabbed the cane mid-swing. "Mom, stop! Anna was only trying

you lost your mind? I assume this girl had something to do with

shook her head frantically. "Grandma, I wasn't even at Chloe's wedding. I

gentle and kind. If she knew anything about Chloe's whereabouts,

you can't take it out on Anna. She's not in the best health

Anna to defend her, Luke began walking toward her; his steps slow

still kneeling, and he towered over her, his expression devoid of the usual

finally seen through her act? Was he realizing who this

voice, icy and detached. "Anna, have you

head, meeting his indifferent and merciless gaze. She

we've known each other for years. I don't

head vigorously. "If you don't believe me, I'll swear on it. If I had anything to do with Chloe's disappearance, may

finish the sentence, Luke swiftly covered her mouth, stopping her from

now. "Alright,