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

caused a grave offense to the Boltons. Please tell me how you wish

I found it strange.

a patriarch of a wealthy and influential family, yet his deference to Carter went beyond respect-it

though Carter

composed profile and realized he was

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to Luke and Alisa. "What's the story

events of the previous night had

mumb, his eyes devoid of light,

my gaze with

me. However, the outcome was irreversible no matter how much he resisted. Compared

family background was far superior, and he knew he had no future with

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

mistook Ms. Hudson for my

glad that he wasn't foolish

was far more dignified than creating

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

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

clear he hadn't expected his usually intelligent

through? Mr. Bolton's late wife passed away not long ago.

send his daughter into the Boltons, especially when he feared Carter. He likely understood that Luke held no real

that

a fool like Ashley, she knew everything

given Luke the most precious thing I have. I trust he'll treat me well." Luke glanced at Alisa. His

passing is still fresh. If we marry, it will be a simple civil

understand, Luke. I've heard about Ms. Sander when I was abroad. I admired

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volunteered at the orphanage under her

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