Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 153

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.

turned to Carter

my children have caused a grave offense to the Boltons. Please

I found it strange.

influential family, yet his deference to

as though Carter stood way

stared at Carter's composed profile and realized he was even more unfathomable

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his attention to Luke and Alisa. "What's the story between the two

though the events of the previous night had drained

of light, like an old

raised his head and met my

outcome was irreversible no matter how much he resisted.

family background was far superior, and he knew he

but he had no choice now. Even though he knew

Hudson for my late wife. I wronged her. Uncle Carter, I hope you'll allow me to make

was glad that he wasn't foolish enough to bring

far more

shifted his gaze to Alisa.

blushed and lowered her head shyly. "Since I have become Luke's woman, I'm willing to

was clear he hadn't expected his usually intelligent daughter to make

wife passed away not long ago. If

he feared Carter. He likely understood that Luke held no real power within

that Luke wasn't a nice

Ashley, she knew everything

the most precious thing I have. I trust he'll treat

still fresh. If we marry, it will be a simple civil ceremony-I cannot give you a grand

softly. "I understand, Luke. I've heard about Ms. Sander when I

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