Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 137 Honey, I Don't Want It Anymor

Chapter 137 Honey, I Don't Want It Anymore

Ashley's gaze dropped to the hands I was holding with Carter. Perhaps he was caught off guard, questioning how Zory-the woman who once worshiped him with an almost obsessive love-could have let him go so quickly, without a second thought. Men are creatures of pride. The more you dote on them, the less they seem to appreciate it.

But when you stop paying attention, they suddenly become desperate to win you back.

His eyes traveled from my hand to my face, as if searching for any sign of pretense.

If Zoey had been here, she might have lost her cool.

But now, the soul inhabiting this body was mine, and I didn't know him. There was no need to react.

Carter, always indifferent, wasn't the type to strike up a conversation. Even sitting down, his presence alone commanded respect, making Sadie hesitant to stir up any trouble.

After all, Bill had wanted Sadie to marry into the family Anyone he thought was a suitable match was bound to be impressive, except for one flaw-Carter's disability.

Sadie, being as shallow as ever, had never even met Carter. As soon as she heard about his disability, she pushed Zoey to the forefront, believing the chance was hers.

But now, seeing Carter's face and feeling the undeniable power he radiated, it was obvious: even seated, his status was far beyond hers.

Sadie felt uncomfortable, but she hid it well, offering only a polite greeting,

Carter had assigned me a seat right next to Sadie. She thought it was merely a coincidence and didn't think much of it, but soon, she began having Ashley feed her fruit, perhaps to show off. Ashley instinctively glanced at me. In the past, Zoey's moods were unpredictable, often triggered by Ashley.

When Sadie provoked her, Zoey's temper would flare up, sometimes leading to angry outbursts. Zoey was known for her violent reactions when enraged-breaking things, yelling, acting recklessly. To others, she appeared unhinged, and that frightened Ashley.

Today, Sadie was playing the same old tricks, but she was far from Anna's level of skill.

I ignored them and took the fruit platter the server offered. I speared a piece of fruit with a fork and fed it

To Carter.

Whatever I offered, he ate without hesitation. Over time, we had grown more in sync.

The two women in the background faded into obscurity.

When the auction began, I glanced at Carter.

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eyes on the gown I wanted, and there was no need to wait

from Zocy, and I knew she wouldn't hold back today, especially since her

set was introduced,

she raised her paddle, even though she wasn't particularly interested in

also like this set. You don't mind, do

It was rare to find someone so easy to take advantage

be too much. You've been competing with me for everything since we were kids. It's just a set of

continued bidding back and forth, each raising the price. The jewelry, originally priced at 5

million, yet Sadie gladly paid

win.

I won

course. Who would be able

while keeping up the art of being

of jewelry? There were more beautiful

cast all the bait at once,

winning this round, Sadie was feeling proud, ready to outbid me on

push the price 30% to 60% percent above market value before stepping back, then moving

half an hour, Sadie

quivering with the effort to suppress a smile. It

she'd already spent a

gowns. For families like the Gardners, multi-million dollar dresses were often

offer today were from the most prestigious fashion houses, featuring precious gems and expert

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30 million, and the entire

high society, mistresses, and young beauties all eyed the

something like that would be

such extravagant gowns, though. Dhe

fuss.

excited, squeezing Carter's hand, Carter,

"Sure."

me and another man. Sadie shot a glare at him, immediately clinging to his arm. "Ashley, I like it too. Can you buy it for

just about a few million

his paddle first, but

300 million, and the other bidders

exceeded the item's

watched Carter's unflinching expression as though he truly

to win it