Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 138 Chloe, I've Always Wanted to Consume You Whole

Chapter 138 Chloe, I've Always Wanted to Consume You Whole

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Carter handed me the sales report with a casual air. "Tas is Mrs. Bolton. From now on, any Lustre Jewels transactions go through my wife.

The manager froze, his face betraying utter disbelief. Our private marriage had yet to be revealed to the public, and his shock was palpable. However, Carter's words carried undeniable authority. The manager quickly recomposed himself, adjusting his tone to one of respect. "My apologies, Mr Bolton. I didn't recognize you carlier.

I allowed myself a small smile, savoring the moment. "s alright. You're dismissed," I said, enjoying the rare chance to assert some dominance.

Nearby, two onlookers seethed with visible fury, Sadie's hand trembled as she pointed at me, her voice rising in anger. "You wo schemed to inflate the price and scam us, didn't you?" Feigning innocence, I responded, "Sadie, I don't appreciate the accusation. Who's scamming who here? You were the one so eager to compete with me. And in the end, didn't I graciously let you have what you wanted?"

Ashley's face darkened as realization dawned. He'd been outplayed. For families like the the Hudsons and Gardners, 2 billion might be negligible, but for Ashley, the humiliation was intolerable. Reflecting on the sequence of events, it was clear I had masterfully led them into this trap.

Instead of directing his frustration at me, Ashley turned his ire toward Carter. "Mr. Bolton, your business acumen is well-known. I didn't expect those achievements to be built on such despicable deception." Carter, who had been idly glancing at the scene, lifted his gaze lazily. His usual aloof demeanor gave no

hint of emotion.

But then, to my surprise, he replied with a single, cutting word. "Idiot."

There was no attempt to soften the blow-just a blunt, brutal insult.

The sheer audacity of it left Ashley stunned.

It felt like a moment pulled straight from a dramatic novel of vengeance.

I added with a sweet, mocking smile, "Thank you, Ms. Gardner and Mr. Hudson, for your generous contribution of 2 billion. We at Lustre Jewels greatly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again." Sadie's face twisted in fury as she stormed off. "Zoey, mark my words-you'll regret this!"

Her dramatic exit had me laughing so hard I could barely stand upright.

I wondered if Zoey was watching this from heaven.

I

Omised to avenge her, and this was just the beginning. None of them would escape unscathed.

On the drive back, I couldn't hide my grin.

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blamed Zoey for not sleeping with him, using it as arised

Zoey fell into a deep depression the

school

soke filled with a pat the time couldn't understand what would drive someone to

wasn't until much later that I pieced together the shadows that had havened Zoey's life She had grown up starved for love,

Ashley's betrayal

chosen anyone other than Sadie, maybe Zoey wouldn't have fallen

fate seemed

beginning of my new life, and I sowed

to Carter, my smile was

out, brushing a tear from the corner of my eye. If

question. Joy shouldn't bring

they came anyway,

for Zoey or for myself. Two kind souls, each meeting a

the virtuous suffer while the

would make sure they pay for everything they'd

pulled me close, his embrace warm and

allowed myself to break down, silently sobbing

it was to cry again,

didn't seem to care.

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him, his intense eyes seeming to

"What is it?"

haven't you? But it's over now. You won't have

was right.

Bolton estate, I took a long bath,

today-a significant victory in Zoey's

Bolton, do you

replied. "Shall we share a

I grinned. "Perfect"

scattered on the floor before and had been dying to have some. Going on business meetings with Luke before had given me high tolerance. Opening two exquisite bottles, I

for your support and patience. I'll be

offered a faint smile.

that, I raised another glass.

been reborn, and I

He replied, "Sure."

lifted a third glass toward the

Zoey. I hoped her next

Carter stopped me. "Pace yourself This

him off, laughing. "Don't worry. I can

prove that, I downed the whole