Chapter 35 I Can Finally Have My Revenge
Chapter 35 I Can Finally Have My Revenge
Luke pulled her into his arms and asked, “What’s wrong. Anna? What are you saying?
Anna pointed to the foot of the bed. “T–there’s someone there.
A surge of excitement rushed through me. Does that mean she could see me now? Does this mean I cam finally get my revenge?
If I can’t do anything else, at least I can scare her!
I quickly recalled scenes from the horror films I had seen before, thinking of the moves made by the vile spirits.
After all, I had just died and didn’t have much experience..
When Luke glanced in my direction, I lunged toward him, extending my tongue, wondering if this would be scary enough.
However, his expression remained calm. He didn’t seem to see me.
Who’s there? I think you’re imagining things.”
Anna cautiously lifted her head from his chest. I grimaced, hoping to frighten her.
Anna’s expression softened, and she said, “I must have been mistaken, Luke. I’m so scared. Can you stay with me tonight?”
“Rid! I’m your brother–in–law. How could I stay in your room?”
Luke comforted her briefly before suggesting he leave. The anger he had arrived with had melted into calm, leaving me feeling deeply disappointed.
So Anna couldn’t see me after all. It must have been just her imagination.
As he left, my parents were still apologizing to him, saying it was all my fault, assuring him not to take it to heart, that I would calm down and come back soon.
Outside, a torrential rain was falling. I stood in the garden, listening to their harsh comments.
My mother used to dote on me, but how had her intense maternal love turned into something like this?
I tilted my head backward and let the rain pour down my face.
Apparently, I had tears now.
Luke had spent the whole day in turmoil, his emotions fluctuating like a rollercoaster.
He hadn’t slept well in days, and his face betrayed his weariness.
The driver asked softly, “Mr. Bolton, where are we headed?”
After a moment of thought, he answered, “Back to the state.”
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Before leaving, he made à call to his assistant. “Look into Chloe and… Uncle Carter.”
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When I heard this, I laughed. We had grown up together, sharing so many years of mutual care, but it seemed all those years of affection were nothing compared to the words Anna had whispered.
He actually suspected I had an affair with Carter.
As Luke braved the storm to return to the estate, Carter and Jeffrey were playing chess in the tea room.
If this had been in the past, this peaceful scene would have been unimaginable. Carter had despised Jeffrey deeply, but it seemed that on this visit home, not only had his business interests shifted, but so had his mindset.
Luke felt a strong sense of threat, but with Jeffrey around, he couldn’t openly address it. Luke greeted, “Grandpa and Uncle Carter.”
Jeffrey cast him a dismissive glance, his eyes full of disdain. “Look at you. Do you even look like the Bolton Group’s CEO?”
His once neat suit was covered in mud, and there were water stains on both his clothes and hair. He certainly looked disheveled.
Carter gave him a fleeting glance, then placed a black chess piece down with casual indifference. “Doesn’t look much like a CEO, does it?”
He didn’t hold back, openly expressing his hostility toward Luke.
Luke had intended to ask something, but out of respect for his grandfather, he decided to hold back and returned to his room to freshen up instead.
By the time he returned to the tea room, Jeffrey had already retreated to his room. It was unclear if Carter was waiting for him, but he remained seated at the chessboard, motionless.
“Uncle Carter, I need to ask you something.
Though Luke had many questions, in Carter’s presence, he felt his confidence shrink.
Carter turned his wheelchair toward him, his narrow eyes sizing Luke up.
Not only Luke, but even I, after dying, felt an inherently fear around him.
His pupils were small. When his eyelids lowered, covering a third of his pupils, be–looked even colder.
His thin lips were tightly pressed, and his face carried an innate authority.
Speak. The single word carried overwhelming authority. Even though I had lost all sensation, I still couldn’t help but shudder in fear.
want to know why you were at the hospital when Chloe miscarried. It was the gynecology department. People saw you interacting with Chloe before we even got married,”
Carter turned the smooth black chess piece between his fingers, a slight, mocking smile tugging at his lips. Do you think there’s something illicit between me and your wife?”
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Luke had tried to ask delicately, but Carter openly brought up the matter, making Luke feel even more embarrassed.
“So, you’re accusing your childhood sweetheart, your loving wife of 1
“Uncle Carter, that’s not what I meant I just-
many years, of having an affair?”
Carter didn’t let him finish. His voice was cold and firm Then I’ll ask you a few questions. Where were you when your wife miscarried? Why did she miscarry You were at the hospital every day, yet you wouldn’t even look at her, but now you’re questioning me. Why?”
This series of questions left Luke speechless. He knew he was at fault, so instead of answering directly, he tried to turn the tables. “Uncle Carter, aren’t you just changing the subject because you’re guilty? You’ve seen Chloe privately, haven’t you?”
This amateurish tactic was so obvious that even I could see through it.
“Yes, I met her years ago, Carter admitted directly.
Luke’s face showed the smug satisfaction of a petty victory, certain he had the upper hand.
Buy before he could savor the moment, Carter spoke again. “Do you want to know when we met?”
From Luke’s expression, I could tell he was imagining all sorts of unpleasant things.
Carter took a sip of tea, the steam swirling around his handsome face as he slowly spoke. “The year you were caught in that earthquake overseas, a foolish woman’s passport was hidden. She had to smuggle herself across the ocean to reach the disaster zone. And guess what happened next?”
