Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 157 Pillow Talk

After what happened last night, Bill's Fratred for Able to the peer where or Sable wins

I deliberately stoked the flames in Bill's heart. While was decideally an legitimate daughter, d always received more affection than the legitimate

Bill raised her like a princess, yet she chose to degrade herself

Now that things were set in stone, Bill had planned for de to marry a well-matched stand mete

Yet she insisted on waiting for a semitry to divorce his wife. With no sons in the family, she even implied wanting Ashley to inherit the Gardners legers

Of course, Bill was furious. His anger was so intense it even extended to Sadie's mother, the mistress he

once adored.

Ashley, who had been whispering sweet nothings to Sadie earlier, wisely kept his mouth shut now Honestly, anyone who fell for a man like him had to have something wrong with their head.

Sadie wanted to talk back but kept quiet as she realized the situation wasn't in her favor.

"You're an embarrassment! Get out of here now!" Bill roured.

Sadie glared at me before spitting out a bitter warning Zoey, you'll get it from me one day?"

With that, she stormed out of the Boltons' estate with Ashley.

Suppressing my disgust, I offered Bill some comforting words. "Dad, please don't be angry. Sadie can be a bit... blunt. Even if she doesn't like Carter, how could she say such things in the Bolton Residence? You know what kind of man Carter is-if word of this reached him, it could jeopardize the partnership you've worked so hard to secure. Expanding into the domestic market depends on Carter's support. If Sadie ruins everything, wouldn't it be a huge loss for us?"

Men always prioritize their careers and my words made Bill see reason.

He looked at me with surprise and a hint of approval. You've matured quite a bit since that incident."

arguing with Sadie, forgetting my own identity as a Gardner. This marriage was arranged for the sake of our families, and I'm determined to play my part as Mrs. Bolton, serving as a strong link between the Gardners and the Boltons. Bill seemed pleased by my response and

matter their age, loved to hear nice words. No wonder that mistress had managed to stay in his good graces for so many years. But from now on, I'd

this way," Bill said, nodding. "I regret not giving you more attention before. If you ever

alive, she would've been overjoyed to feel

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maintained a grateful smile while feeling nothing

as sweet as possible. 'Don't worry, Dad. Jeffrey adores me, and Carter treats me with respect and care. I'm genuinely happy with this marriage and Won't

mom gently patted my head. "Then I'll stay here at the Boltons' for a few

Zory is

your mistress. My mother is barely acknowledged

me a sharp look. "I had just praised you, why are you acting so childish

mom's hand. "Alright, alright. I'll stay here with you for a few days. There's business to discuss

mom still cared for this man because she didn't

families' interests so tightly intertwined, divorce was never a realistic option.

night. If Bill could sever ties

she deserved someone by her

them alone

intertwined family alliances were like a business negotiation. The Sanders, for instance, were busy leveraging the union to secure maximum benefits. Meanwhile, I was free to watch them all entangle themselves in this mess while keeping

my room, Carter soon arrived with a plate

cat while

lit up. "Chocolate lava buns and cookies-my

like them. I just grabbed whatever food they had. The

a lava bun, but in my eagerness, the molten filling burned my tongue. "Ouch, hot!". "Slow down," he said with a faint smile. "No one's taking it from

gently cupped my chin. I could only awkwardly stick out my tongue for

looked like a greedy little girl.

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