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.

turned to Carter

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

I found it strange.

yet his deference to

as though Carter stood way far above

Carter's composed profile and realized he was even more

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and Alisa. "What's the story between the

hollow, as though the events of the

his eyes devoid of light, like an old man nearing his

my

was irreversible no matter how much he resisted. Compared

far superior, and he

but he had no choice now. Even

drunken state, I mistook Ms. Hudson for my late wife. I wronged her.

glad that he wasn't foolish enough to bring up the

more dignified than

gaze to Alisa. 'Ms. Hudson, what

refined young lady. She blushed and lowered her head shyly.

expected his usually intelligent daughter to

thought this through? Mr. Bolton's late wife passed away not long ago. If you

he feared Carter. He likely understood that Luke held

couldn't openly say that Luke

like Ashley, she knew everything that was

I trust he'll treat me well." Luke glanced at Alisa. His gaze wasn't affectionate, but neither

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

heard about

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