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 got on the list? Let's wait and

others. For doing your best to bring honor to the Gardners, Monica

on

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

moment, her face was full of contempt, her arrogance unmistakable as she clearly believed herself superior to me in every possible way. Unfortunately, starting today, I'm determined to recover every penny

win. I'll win with

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

approached her hesitantly, my gaze revealing a trace of unease. "Mom, why don't you leave that awful man? I'm not a child anymore, you don't have to

up at the party last time. He's

been stuck in this painful

sc mbag, doesn't deserve

flickered in her eyes. She

If you want to divorce, I'll do everything

of shock. She had assumed 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 been

mom's hard work. He openly keeps a mistress but refuses to

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

go of the other woman, and that play her cards, she's got Bill

pretentious woman knowing exactly how

the Wilchers, my mom has been silently enduring all of it, holding everything together to preserve the fragile peace

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

resistancel

still can't quite understand why Carter would take this ide, not supporting the

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

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

her gaze steady, a hint of resolve

tell my

T

needed a little more

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

each other tightly, and I whispered softly in her car, "Mom, I love

and seeing her

Carter spoke up beside me, "Zoey,

smiled, "You've really found a wonderful