Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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

children have caused a grave offense to the Boltons.

I found it strange.

of a wealthy and influential family, yet his deference to Carter

was as though Carter stood way far above

Carter's composed profile and realized he was even more unfathomable than I

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Luke and Alisa. "What's the

though the events of the previous night had

devoid of light, like an old man nearing his

met my gaze

that last night's ordeal had been orchestrated by me. However, the outcome was irreversible no matter how much he resisted. Compared to Anna, marrying

was far superior, and he knew he had

he didn't choose Alisa, but he had no choice now. Even though he knew that it

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

he wasn't foolish enough to bring up

more dignified than creating a

to Alisa. 'Ms.

impeccably, looked every bit the refined young lady. She blushed and lowered her head

he hadn't expected his usually

you thought this through? Mr. Bolton's late wife passed away not long ago. If you marry him now, you'll face a great deal of

send his daughter into the Boltons, especially when he feared Carter. He likely understood that Luke

also couldn't openly say that Luke

a fool like Ashley, she knew everything

understand, Dad. But I've already given Luke the most precious thing I have. I trust he'll

wife's passing is still fresh. If we marry, it will be a simple civil ceremony-I cannot give you a

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

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at the orphanage under her influence. Her death