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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to see

plunging her deeper into deprevárn. Later, Fahley had the glass in off, claiming. "I made a mistake-like

for not sleeping with him,

Zoey fell into a deep depression

school

the wheel xhep her 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, clinging only to

could've become better, but Ashley's betrayal was

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

seemed

life, and I sowed to honor it by

turned to Carter, my smile was bittersweet. Tm

brushing a tear from the corner of my eye. If you're happy, why are you

Joy shouldn't

they came

they were for Zoey or for myself. Two kind souls, each

the virtuous suffer while

sure they pay for everything

his embrace

I allowed myself to break down, silently sobbing

it was to cry again, to feel

seem to care. He whispered gently, "It's all behind

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intense eyes seeming to pierce through my

"What is it?"

tone soothing. "You've endured a lot haven't you? But it's over

he was

a long bath, letting

won today-a significant victory in Zoey's name.

you have

replied. "Shall we

I grinned. "Perfect"

had seen some wine bottles scattered on the floor before and had been dying to have some. Going on business meetings with Luke before had

you for your support and patience. I'll be counting on you from

offered a

that, I raised another glass. "And this one's

been reborn, and I was alive

He replied, "Sure."

I lifted a third

her next life would

I could drink, Carter stopped me. "Pace

laughing. "Don't worry. I can handle

downed the whole glass and felt my head