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Chapter 153 Walking Straight Into The Trap

Chapter 153 Walking Straight Into The Trap

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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.

and longing for him, but

turned to Carter

have caused a grave offense to the Boltons.

I found it strange.

a patriarch of a wealthy and influential family, yet his deference to Carter went

was as though Carter

Carter's composed profile and realized he was even more unfathomable than I had

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to Luke and Alisa. "What's the story between the

was hollow, as though the events of the previous night had

expression was mumb, his eyes devoid of light, like an

and met my gaze with a

been orchestrated by me. However, the outcome was irreversible no matter how much he resisted. Compared to Anna, marrying Alisa was

family background was far superior, and he knew he had no future

no choice now. Even though he knew that it was a trap, he had to

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

he wasn't foolish

was far more dignified

shifted his gaze to Alisa. 'Ms.

She blushed and lowered her

expected his usually intelligent daughter to

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

Boltons, especially when he feared Carter. He likely understood that Luke held no real power within the

also couldn't openly say that

Ashley, she knew

the most precious thing I have. I trust he'll treat me well." Luke glanced at Alisa. His gaze wasn't affectionate, but neither

wife's passing is still fresh. If we marry, it will be

clung to his arm and smiled softly. "I understand, Luke. I've heard about Ms. Sander

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