Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Billionaire Is 139

Chapter 139 Chloe, My Chloe

The following day, I didn't stir until well after noon, my head pounding from the aftermath of last night's indulgence.

Three glasses of red wine, and here I was, knocked out old. I couldn't help but laugh at myself.

There was a time when I could handle much more-three glasses of white wine wouldn't even make me blink. A slight stomach ache, maybe, but not a hangover like this.

What on earth happened last night?

As my eyes scanned the room, I realized I was lying in the bed of the private room. Everything seemed in order, no sign of a chaotic night, so I assumed I had managed to keep it together. Nothing too embarrassing had occurred. It had been a long time since I woke up like this-without the irritating buzz of an alarm.

It seemed that with my rebirth, I'd also found a cure for my insomnia. No more pills; I could sleep peacefully now.

Yawning. I stumbled to the bathroom. As I checked myself in the mirror, I noticed my lips were a little swollen. How odd. Did I ... kiss a wine bottle last night?

Thankfully, there were no other marks on my body, so I brushed it off.

When I stepped out, I saw Carter sitting by the window, engrossed in his tablet. He was probably handling emails or something equally tedious.

His eyes flicked up to meet mine as I approached. "How are you feeling?" he asked.

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gave him a sweet, almost playful smile. "My head hurts a little, Mr. Bolton. I didn't say anything too strange last night, did I?

His gaze lingered on my lips for a split second before he responded, "No."

I breathed a quiet sigh of relief. "See? I told you, I can hold my liquor."

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"You were very composed," Carter commented, his eyes still focused on his screen. His voice was neutral, but there was something beneath it that I couldn't quite place. "Come over here. Let's see if you can spot the person you're looking for

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I quickly moved to his side. Carter's efficiency never failed to impress me he had already compiled detailed information about every auto repair shop in the city, all in the time it took me to blink.

I scrolled through the photos, examining each one carefully. Even though I had no idea what the man looked like, I'd never forget those eyes.

But no luck.

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cur through my torus. Don't rush. Take your

I could track him down. I could uncover the truth-that

I reached the last photo, he was still nowhere to be

my face

one yorker to

"Nothing."

only one thing before she died that she had seen a man at the auto

he an employee

finding him would be like searching for a needle in a

you check Anna's records? Where she's had her car serviced, or if

look

couldn't find the man, my next best step would be to focus on

my body had

connected to the auto shop, maybe the crime

the scene, I'd surely find some

have noticed my troubled expression because he spoke again, his voice warm and reassurin "Don't worry. We'll take this one step at a

you don't have to

nodded. No one knew about my rebirth yet, so I had

dinner party was the pressing issue

Bolton's, and I'm not familiar with the details of the dinner. I could

formal. I've already asked Damian to take care of security, supplies, and the invitations. You

gesture, he motioned for me to come closer. As I leaned in, Carter's hand gently ruffled

hair.

be so formal. No "Mr. Bolton' when

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for a moment, his eyes unreadable. "Call me what you

you sure

my imagination, but it felt like he was expecting a different

it's fine. I'll call

"Okay."

up. Then I'll go prepare for the

"Go ahead"

extravagant event wasn't easy-every guest was important, and every detail from the drinks to the venue needed to be perfect. These past few days had

barely had any time to sleep, rushing from task to task. But when I finally collapsed into bed, exhaustion took over,

the night, I felt the warmth of another

body is typically cold, and despite the room's comfortable temperature, my hands and feet tend to get icy

I shifted closer to the source of

dreams, I felt soft, warm pressure on my

wasn't sure what it

lips to my ear, then trailed down my neck, kissing and licking me