Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 67

hapter 67 She's Definitely Involved

Chapter 67 She's Definitely Involved

If Carter revealed those photos, Lake and Anna's reputations would be utterly destroyed.

Luke's hands trembled as he finished gathering the scattered photographs.

Panic gripped him as he hurried into his car while glancing around like a thief.

"Roy he muttered instinctively.

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The driver replied calmly, "Mr. Bolton, have you forgotten? Roy was injured in the Chedor conflict and has just returned to the country. He's still recovering.

Luke rubbed his temple. His mind was on the verge of unraveling.

After a deep breath. E finally said. "Take me back to the Bolton Residence."

Luke's already haggard face was now twisted with fear. I knew he was terrified. If Jeffrey discovered the truth. Luke's dreams of inheriting the family legacy would shatter completely. Back at the estate, Jeffrey was enjoying tea in the tea room.

Feigning composure, Luke approached and asked, "Grandpa, would you like me to play a game of chess with you?"

As he spoke, he carefully observed Jeffrey's expression, desperate to discern whether the old man knew anything about his indiscretions.

Jeffrey slammed his teacup onto the table. The sound startled Luke so much that his knees almost gave

"Look at how useless you are! One glance from me and you're trembling like a leaf. You're not even a fraction of Carter."

It seemed Jeffrey was merely expressing dissatisfaction and wasn't yet aware of the scandal, Luke's expression relaxed slightly at that realization.

"Grandpa, it's not fear-it's respect. Unlike Uncle Carter, I value tradition and don't act recklessly."

Jeffrey snorted disdainfully. "Respect? Don't kid yourself. You've been timid and indecisive since you were a boy. Even Chloe has more business acumen and vision than you. She compliments you perfectly. The two of you are a match. Yet in the past two years, I've noticed your wandering eyes"

Jeffrey's words carried a warning, but it was still far from outright condemnation. Luke felt relieved that his secret remained safe.

"Grandfather, I only see Anna as a sister. The one I truly love is Chloe."

"I know that, of course. You've been together so long that perhaps some boredom crept in, but that doesn't excuse getting involved with other women. Besides, Chloe is your wife. Yet time and again, you've humiliated her for the sake of Anna, breaking her heart. That hardly makes you a good husband."

and murmured, "I know I was

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is sharp, but his disability limits him. Originally, you were my top choice to

child was no match

up in Luke's

Chlon balances you out. She's a good and virtuous wife, and you need her. Have you ever made

bitter smile tugged at Luke's lips. Grandpa, she's really angry

me tell you this-if Chloe leaves you for good, and you lose out to Carter, I'll hand the Boltons

Unable to sleep, he turned to

the first time in months, he slept deeply for

finally awoke, he took a long shower and looked noticeably more refreshed. I assumed his next more would

he sought out

he

colder than ever, his mood as icy as the snow falling outside the floor-to-ceiling

just in time. Carter said

lips. "Uncle Carter, what do you

onto the

closer. The report bore an image of

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shock. "Poison? How could

flower's scent spread

Annal

Mrs. Lambert keeping a close watch on Grandma Anna couldn't make a direct move. So, she made use of my dad's orchid, ensuring Grandma's death would appear natural and painless in her sleep, What

my own death felt less unjustified.

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to kill Grandma, and who

to realize

completely hopeless,

Grandma's sudden illness wasn't an

Anna has no reason to hold a grudge against

suspect Anna is

snapped up, his eyes

Carter and I stared at him. feeling

What a fool