Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 329 The Carlyns Appear

Chapter 329 The Carlyns Appear

After a grueling winter, the snow finally ceased, and walige herbed the land I saw a new prog shady dealings at a car repair shop

The story gained traction online, with self-media platform amplifying it while authorines wund the opportunity to spread awareness about fraud. Yet, I knew this revelation was just scratching the surface

Countless individuals still languished in hardship, and while we managed to rescue the victims tied to one repair shop, there were thousands more beyond our reach.

Where greed thrived, malevolence would always follow Some people were willing to abandon their humanity, transforming into monsters for the sake of th

Fireworks suddenly burst outside, reminding me it was the 15th day of the New Year.

Many incidents had unfolded in just two weeks, and I had nearly lost track of time.

Carter embraced me from behind, his voice warm and soothing "Zoey's school transfer is finalized. The semester starts soon. Will you attend?"

He always sought my input before making decisions, a trait I cherished.

"Sure, I should at least familiarize myself with the campus," I replied.

It was a rare moment of peace, with the opposing side yet to regroup. I decided to take advantage of it and enjoy quality time with Carter. After going through the unsettling experience of my soul separating from my body, I held this relationship even closer to my heart. "Alright, I'll take care of everything," he said.

On my first day of school, I stood in front of the mirror, trying on five different outfits,

Carter stepped out of the bathroom and noticed my dilemma. "What's wrong?" he asked, amused.

I gestured toward the growing pile of clothes. "I haven't been to school in years. What do college students wear these days?"

1 didn't want to look too old and stand out, but I also didn't want to seem like I was trying too hard and come across as childish.

To my surprise, Carter chuckled. "You're beautiful no matter what you wear."

Playfully, I gave him a light punch in the chest. "Come on, tell me what I should wear."

with college f

"Chloe," he said with a grin, "I haven't exactly been keeping up trends. But it's still late winter, and it's pretty chilly, so I'd say warmth comes first."

Following his advice, I settled on a fluffy down jacket, and Carter thoughtfully wrapped a soft cashmere scarf around my neck, covering half of my face. "You look perfect," he said.

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him. "As long

to dressing to impress and wearing makeup for every outing. It had been ages since I stepped

now, I was no longer the Chloe who had to be polished all the time. It felt like a

you to campus," Carter said, tousling my hair

life," he admitted. "It's a blessing that I've been

wrapped my arms around his waist, feeling grateful. "Carter, I'm so

I'll be here to

and kissed his cheek before stepping

the familiar gates, I found myself lost in thought. It was the

that I would return, now under

multiple projects, leaving little room for moments like this. Leisure was a luxury I hadn't known back then. Now, under the gentle warmth of the

meet with Alec Walsh, the dean of her department, so I went

him first

Carter's careful preparations, Alece greeted me

seat. I've been informed of your situation by Mr. Bolton, so there's

Mr. Walsh,"

his hands. "Not at all. We're grateful to Mr. Bolton for his generous donation

much he cared. "You don't have to be so formal," I told Alec. "Just call me Zoey while we're

quite modest, Zoey," he said with a nod. "Oh, by the way, another transfer student is

you again, Mr.

Ah, there she is now," Alec added, glancing toward

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had entered, and I showed a faint shile. What

was

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exposed. She couldn't return to her home country now, as everyone would know she wasn't the real heiress,

here.

you so

to run into me

know each other?" Alec asked, puzzled. He only saw me

he'd been cheated on, so Sadie continued flaunting her status as the

piece something together and asked, "Now that I think about it, both of you have the last name Gardner and attended the same university. Are you

"You must be joking, Mr.

reveal her secrets, Sadie

only ally now was Ashley. If he ever found out she wasn't

we reached our new class, we introduced ourselves. Sadie kept her distance, only approaching me privately

doing this on purpose? You've already stolen everything that's mine, and now you've followed me to university. Don't

even now, you're still benefiting from their name. You'd better tread carefully, or I'll expose the truth, and you won't even get your graduation certificate." Crossing my arms, I stared her down coldly, "I heard Dad is pressuring the Harrison Group. Your biological