Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 170 Making Them Lose Face on the Spot

Chapter 170 Making Them Lose Face on the Spot

When I spoke, not only did they doubt my words, but they also found it amusing

"What are you saying? Are you joking? Look, your name isn't on this list"

This was a personal competition, and many, like Sadie, entered to boost their visibility, so they used their

real names.

That's why Anna chose to use her real name instead of just "S".

Throughout the event, Zoey's name was never mentioned, so it was no surprise that Sadie dismissed my words.

Monica Gardner, the so-called "Hypocrita", covered her mouth and giggled. Zoey, I know you're proud and always

nt to compete with our Sadie. But if you lack skill in painting, no amount of effort will help.

"Besides, you're married now. Focus on being a good wife and mother. There's no need to humiliate yourself... I mean, to gain some attention, and even bring shame to the Boltons." "For the Boltons, Zoey has always been a source of pride, never shame," Carter declared firmly.

He wasn't swayed by her words and countered, "Bill, no wonder I think Sadie is so petty in her speech and actions. With a mother like hers, it's no surprise she turned out this way."

If anyone else had spoken like that, Bill wouldn't have hesitated to snap back. But this was Carter, the new head of the Boltons.

Bill knew better than to underestimate him, especially with ongoing discussions about a possible partnership with the Boltons.

He had to hold back and show a bit of favoritism toward Monica and Sadie in his responses.

"Carter, you don't know. Zoey has never been as capable as Sadie, even since childhood. As harsh as it sounds, they're not entirely wrong."

"Not even understanding your own daughter, Bill, you're really not much of a father. It's no wonder even an illegitimate daughter dares to act so boldly in front of the real daughter. We're in a modern era, and now it's a trend for monogamy. Yet you still play the old game of favoring concubines and neglecting the wife."

Carter's words made Bill lose his composure. He wanted to defend himself, but Carter immediately took my hand and said, "It's okay, Darling. If the Gardners don't value you, I will"

Hearing his sweet words, I knew he was saying them on purpose to put Bill in an awkward spot, but I couldn't help feeling a warm joy in my heart.

Thank you, Honey," I replied playfully.

Hand in hand, we made our way toward my mom. Behind us, I heard Sadie muttering under her breath, "A cripple

She didn't get to finish. Bill shot her a cold glare, and she immediately swallowed the rest of her insult,

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silencing herself.

on the list? Let's wait and see how she humiliates

your best to bring honor to the

on

worry, Mom. I'm not like Zory, a nobody pretending to be important. [ actually earned

of contempt, her arrogance unmistakable as she clearly believed herself superior to me in every possible way. Unfortunately, starting today, I'm

I'll

my mom avoids her, quietly stepping aside. Left alone in the corner, my

revealing a trace of unease. "Mom, why don't you leave that awful man? I'm

last time. He's cared for my

years, my mom has been stuck in this painful marriage. I desperately

that sc mbag, doesn't deserve her-he

flickered in her eyes. She muttered. "Your foolish

to divorce, I'll

urge her to endure for the sake of stability and the reputation of the Wilchers, the family she represents. Over the years, the Wilchers have been losing their influence, relying heavily on the Gardners' support to

advantage of my mom's hard work. He openly keeps a mistress but refuses to divorce her, enjoying the

he doesn't love my mom at all. After so many years of marriage, there's bound to

and that play her cards, she's got Bill wrapped around

knowing

the Wilchers, my mom has been silently enduring all of it, holding everything

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bound to change. The is no room for compromise

resistancel

Carter would take this ide, not supporting the inen's view, but

the Wilchers, we'll find a way to handle it. You've sacrificed so much for this family. Now that I'm older, I want you to live for your sell. Not as M. Gardner, but

half of your life as crossing paths with a dog, but in the second half, please be kind to yourself. After the divorce, you'll

her gaze steady, a hint of resolve

my words had touched

T

a little more support to truly

daughter has really grown up. No matter what happens today, you'll always be my pride," she said,

tightly, and I whispered softly in

seeing her quietly rool for me from the sidelines, my resolve to

and just then, Carter spoke up beside me, "Zoey,

eyes as she smiled, "You've really found a wonderful man. You're happier than I ever