Billionaire Is 153

Chapter 153 Walking Straight Into The Trap

Chapter 153 Walking Straight Into The Trap

+5 Free Coins

Anthony delivered the two slaps without hesitation or mercy. It wasn't a performance. It was clear that Anthony held a deep respect for Carter.

Everyone knew Carter was formidable abroad, but few understood the extent of his influence.

Perhaps Anthony had witnessed it firsthand, which explained his reverence.

On the other hand, Ashley had been expecting support. Despite being the less favored son, the Hudsons were known to defend their own. He'd assumed his father would back him. However, he was wrong about it.

"You disgraceful brat! Mrs. Bolton is far beyond your reach. Apologize immediately! Anthony's voice was cold and unforgiving

The slaps made Ahsley dizzy. Yet, seeing his father's fury, he had no choice but to crawl to my feet.

"Zo-he began, only to receive another slap.

What did you call her?" Anthony snapped.

Ashley quickly corrected himself. "Mrs. Bolton, I... I was foolish and misled by the others. I apologize. Please, forgive me. And Mr. Bolton, I deeply regret insulting your condition. I was wrong in every way. For the sake of the Hudsons, please spare me. I won't dare to offend you again.

I couldn't help but pity Ahsley when I saw his swollen face.

Zoey's death had been tragic. She had fallen for a man she thought was her true love, only to discover that he was shallow and unworthy.

To have died for someone like him was her greatest misfortune.

"Get up." I said indifferently.

Ashley looked up and was momentarily stunned by the cold contempt in my gaze.

love and longing for him, but that woman

turned to Carter

caused a grave offense to the Boltons. Please tell me how

I found it strange.

yet his deference to Carter went beyond respect-it bordered on

was as though Carter stood way far

composed profile and realized he was even more unfathomable than I

1/3

1

Walking Straight Into

turned his attention to Luke and Alisa. "What's the

though the events

devoid of light, like an old man

and met my

outcome was irreversible no matter how much he resisted.

background was far superior, and he knew

had no choice now. Even

gaze lingered on me momentarily before he looked at Carter. "Last night, in my drunken state, I mistook Ms. Hudson for my late wife. I wronged her. Uncle Carter, I hope you'll allow me to

he wasn't foolish enough to bring up

far more dignified

shifted his gaze to Alisa. 'Ms.

the refined young lady. She blushed and lowered her head shyly. "Since I have become Luke's woman, I'm

frowned. It was clear he hadn't expected his usually intelligent daughter

in a firm but gentle tone. "Have you thought this through? Mr. Bolton's late wife passed away not long ago. If you marry him now, you'll face a great deal of criticism." Anthony's reluctance for his father to be involved in this

daughter into the Boltons, especially when he feared Carter. He likely

that Luke wasn't a

Ashley,

thing I have. I trust he'll treat me

marry, it will be a simple civil ceremony-I cannot give

understand, Luke. I've heard about Ms. Sander when I was abroad. I

2/3

158 Walking Straight Into The

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255