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.

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

For doing your best to bring

on

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

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

won't just win. I'll win with style and

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

of unease. "Mom, why don't you leave that awful man? I'm not a child anymore, you don't have to

the party last time. He's cared

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

sc mbag, doesn't deserve her-he never

lingering nearby, an unreadable look flickered in her eyes. She muttered. "Your foolish child. Don't talk

to divorce, I'll do everything I can

that, as a man, Carter would 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

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

After so many years of marriage, there's bound to be some feelings

other woman, and

pretentious woman knowing

of the Wilchers, my mom has been silently enduring all

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rebirth, things are bound to change. The is no room

resistancel

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

think it over carefully Carter and I will stand by you if you want a divorce. If you're concerned about 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 as

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

gaze steady, a hint of resolve shining through her

tell my

T

she still needed a little more support to truly

happens today, you'll always be my pride," she said, her

and I whispered softly

of. Watching the happy family of Bill and seeing her quietly rool

and just then, Carter spoke up

in Philippa's eyes as she smiled, "You've really found a wonderful man. You're happier than