Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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When I spoke, even my mom seemed taken aback. In the past, Zoey was far too innocent, always seeing these so-called family members as wise and respected figures. So, despite her dissatisfaction, she never dared to challenge them.

But I'm different now. Having been given a second chance at life, who would I still pamper? Certainly not the Wilchers.

You brat! What nonsense are you saying?" Benjamin was clearly angry, his already menacing face growing even more intimidating as his eyes glared like the statues of wrathful spirits.

Carter replied coolly, "The marriage between Zoey and me was arranged by the Boltons and the Gardners. It's none of the Wilchers' business. Don't you think your power has gotten too great. Mr. Wilcher?"

"Hey, you should be addressing me as Grandpa. Is this the kind of education the Boltons teach old man tried to make a show of himself in front of Carter.

At that moment, Bill walked in holding some pastries my mother liked, trying to win her favor

The

As soon as he walked in, he sensed that something was off in the atmosphere. While taking off his shoes. he asked, "Dad, what's going on?"

Benjamin quickly noticed Bill's présence and immediately adjusted his attitude, softening his tone, "Oh.. it's nothing. Just teaching the kids a bit about manners and discipline."

Though Bill appeared to be merely the Wilchers' son-in-law, he was, in fact, their main financial backbone,

The Wilchers treated him with utmost respect, even Benjamin showed him more kindness.

Clearly, they still didn't understand just how important the Boltons were to Bill. While the Boltons were a powerful force abroad, his real goal was to leverage resources and shift them to the domestic market, making an alliance with the Boltons essential for his plans. Bill gave Benjamin a cold stare. "Who are you to lecture about manners?"

Benjamin replied, "Bill, the younger generation these days is becoming more and more disrespectful. No wonder he's an illegitimate son of the Boltons. He clearly doesn't know how to act, speaking like that without any

Bang!

Bill slammed the pastry box onto the table, and instantly, the members of the Wilchers froze. Even Benjamin began to question whether he had said something wrong.

To his surprise. Bill's expression darkened. Do I need you to interfere in our family's marriage with the Boltons? Dad, it seems you're losing your touch. Don't you know who he really is? You even told me before that you wanted to collaborate on a project with Atlas Group. He's the chairman!"

Carter had long stepped out of the spotlight, taking on behind-the-scenes role as an lavestor, hiring professional agents to handle the company's operations This had caused Benjamin to overlook his true standing

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Benjamin was immediately taken aback, his face filled with shock and regret for his earlier words.

"Will, I just...

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and be with Philippa to help her work through her emotional struggles. Did you come here

to keep good terms with the Boltons. What were these idiots doing

up

atmosphere grew even more uncomfortable, but my

ready. You've traveled far, so let's have

"That sounds good."

it was like to have a bunch of bothersome relatives

pregnant mother and

goes, 'When you're wealthy, even distant relatives

he still respected that they were

to be rude.

grace, and I couldn't help but feel a

as I was about to take a quiet sip of wine, Carter covered my glass and said, "Zoey doesn't handle alcohol

and protested, "Actually, I can manage half a

think I was trying

glass," I whispered, tugging at his sleeve under the table. Since we were at home, it didn't matter if I got tipsy. I could always sleep it off. Carter gave in to my insistence, so I took the

after finishing half a glass, I

to sneak in

excuse to retreat to her room, avoiding the elders who were trying

to arrange for the Wilchers to stay in his

staff cleaned up. I headed back to my room

fine that day, so I didn't

I knew, 1 had fallen asleep in

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I mumbled, not opening my eyes and swatting the person's hand

if

away from him, my eyes weighed down by sleep, while I

started the warm shower, and carefully washed the foam off my

felt as helpless as an infant. As long as he

wished.

covered me with a large

sleep, he used the gentlest setting

was done, he gently placed

- my body.

me

against my cheek, soft

reached out without

"How about this one?"

both