Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 237 Kneel on Them

Chapter 237 Kneel on Them

When Carter heard my words, a spark of joy lit up his dark eyes as if fireworks had exploded, illuminating

his face.

"Are you serious?" he asked cautiously,

His uncertainty tugged at my heartstrings...

In the past, Luke had never paid much attention to my feelings. As the most cherished grandson of the Bolton family, he had always been showered with affection and attention, particularly from Jeffrey, who placed all the family's hopes on him.

Luke and I grew up together, and our relationship was common knowledge. Life had always been easy for him-everything he wanted was within reach.

Carter, on the other hand, was different. His reserved and distant demeanor stemmed from a lack of affection. Even his love for me had been carefully concealed.

Even as a billionaire commanding respect and fear, Carter remained lonely

My simple confession carried more weight than I had imagined. It left him hesitant, almost unable to believe it was real.

I tightened my grip on his hand and affirmed, "Yes, I like you."

Carter responded by wrapping his arm more firmly around my waist, his tone earnest, "Chloe. I've never been in a relationship before. If I ever make mistakes, please tell me. I may not be perfect, but I'll do my best to be perfect for you." His heartfelt promise melted my heart. Smiling, I teased, "You're already the best in every

After our open conversation the day before, nothing stood between us anymore. We spent hours together in bliss until I received an unexpected call from the maid.

"Miss, you need to come quickly. Ms. Sadie is causing chaos at Mrs. Gardner's house, and we can't calm her down."

Frustration bubbled up as I ended the call. Sadie was crossing the line again.

My mom hadn't been feeling well, and now Sadie was causing a scene.

I drove straight to my mom's place. As I stepped inside, I was greeted by the sound of smashing objects and Sadie's screeching voice.

"You witch! You stole my dad and made him ignore me! If I can't live a good life, neither will you!"

couldn't help but marvel at Sadie's foolishness. If I were in her shoes, I'd

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storm in like a madwoman right after getting out of

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mom, so Sadie hadn't been able to enter. She stood outside, hurling insults, while the

pale, pressed her

"When you're done, let's see how you plan to

and my mom, I'd admire her means. But all

"Zoey, you

troubles. After being thrown out of the house, she and Monica had faken refuge in a hotel. - rent a

savings amounted to just 40,000. For most people, that would

Sadie wasn't like most people. Accustomed to a life of luxury, she couldn't

she decided to stir up trouble at my

"Your mother is nothing more than a mistress, Maybe some people pleased her by calling her Mrs. Gardner, but

had always deluded herself

married my mom long ago. You wouldn't even have the chance to act superior in this house!" Before I could respond, a booming voice interrupted,

had arrived, but Sadie was too clueless to realize the danger she was in. She had been counting on this moment, hoping

any idea how much my

Stunned, Sadie stumbled back, staring at him in disbelief.

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too dim-witted to grasp that things had changed beneath the surface. She still clung to

had already been overturned. It hadn't taken long, but the shift was enough for me to

power.

her stemmed purely from fatherly affection, but even that was hanging by