Chapter 153 Walking Straight Into The Trap

Chapter 153 Walking Straight Into The Trap

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Anthony delivered the two slaps without hesitation or mercy. It wasn't a performance. It was clear that Anthony held a deep respect for Carter.

Everyone knew Carter was formidable abroad, but few understood the extent of his influence.

Perhaps Anthony had witnessed it firsthand, which explained his reverence.

On the other hand, Ashley had been expecting support. Despite being the less favored son, the Hudsons were known to defend their own. He'd assumed his father would back him. However, he was wrong about it.

"You disgraceful brat! Mrs. Bolton is far beyond your reach. Apologize immediately! Anthony's voice was cold and unforgiving

The slaps made Ahsley dizzy. Yet, seeing his father's fury, he had no choice but to crawl to my feet.

"Zo-he began, only to receive another slap.

What did you call her?" Anthony snapped.

Ashley quickly corrected himself. "Mrs. Bolton, I... I was foolish and misled by the others. I apologize. Please, forgive me. And Mr. Bolton, I deeply regret insulting your condition. I was wrong in every way. For the sake of the Hudsons, please spare me. I won't dare to offend you again.

I couldn't help but pity Ahsley when I saw his swollen face.

Zoey's death had been tragic. She had fallen for a man she thought was her true love, only to discover that he was shallow and unworthy.

To have died for someone like him was her greatest misfortune.

"Get up." I said indifferently.

Ashley looked up and was momentarily stunned by the cold contempt in my gaze.

Zoey's eyes would have been filled with love and longing for him, but that woman no longer existed.

to Carter

the Boltons. Please tell

I found it strange.

and influential family, yet his deference to Carter went beyond respect-it bordered

as though Carter stood

he was even more unfathomable than

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turned his attention to Luke and Alisa. "What's

the events of the previous night

eyes devoid of light, like an old man nearing

his head and met my gaze

orchestrated by me. However, the outcome was irreversible no matter how much he resisted. Compared to Anna, marrying Alisa was the

family background was far superior, and he knew

choice now.

me momentarily before he looked at Carter. "Last night, in my drunken state, I mistook Ms. Hudson for my late wife. I wronged her.

that he wasn't foolish enough

response was far more dignified than

shifted his gaze to Alisa. 'Ms. Hudson, what do

looked every bit the refined young lady. She blushed and lowered

hadn't expected his usually intelligent daughter

a firm but gentle tone. "Have you thought this through? Mr. Bolton's late wife passed away not long ago. If you marry him now, you'll face a

he feared Carter. He likely understood that Luke held

say that Luke wasn't

was not a fool like Ashley,

I have. I trust he'll

If we marry, it will be a simple civil ceremony-I cannot give

clung to his arm and smiled softly. "I understand, Luke. I've heard about Ms. Sander when I was abroad. I admired her a

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at the orphanage under her

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