Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
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Chapter 138 Chloe, I've Always Wanted to Consume You Whole

Chapter 138 Chloe, I've Always Wanted to Consume You Whole

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Carter handed me the sales report with a casual air. "Tas is Mrs. Bolton. From now on, any Lustre Jewels transactions go through my wife.

The manager froze, his face betraying utter disbelief. Our private marriage had yet to be revealed to the public, and his shock was palpable. However, Carter's words carried undeniable authority. The manager quickly recomposed himself, adjusting his tone to one of respect. "My apologies, Mr Bolton. I didn't recognize you carlier.

I allowed myself a small smile, savoring the moment. "s alright. You're dismissed," I said, enjoying the rare chance to assert some dominance.

Nearby, two onlookers seethed with visible fury, Sadie's hand trembled as she pointed at me, her voice rising in anger. "You wo schemed to inflate the price and scam us, didn't you?" Feigning innocence, I responded, "Sadie, I don't appreciate the accusation. Who's scamming who here? You were the one so eager to compete with me. And in the end, didn't I graciously let you have what you wanted?"

Ashley's face darkened as realization dawned. He'd been outplayed. For families like the the Hudsons and Gardners, 2 billion might be negligible, but for Ashley, the humiliation was intolerable. Reflecting on the sequence of events, it was clear I had masterfully led them into this trap.

Instead of directing his frustration at me, Ashley turned his ire toward Carter. "Mr. Bolton, your business acumen is well-known. I didn't expect those achievements to be built on such despicable deception." Carter, who had been idly glancing at the scene, lifted his gaze lazily. His usual aloof demeanor gave no

hint of emotion.

But then, to my surprise, he replied with a single, cutting word. "Idiot."

There was no attempt to soften the blow-just a blunt, brutal insult.

The sheer audacity of it left Ashley stunned.

It felt like a moment pulled straight from a dramatic novel of vengeance.

I added with a sweet, mocking smile, "Thank you, Ms. Gardner and Mr. Hudson, for your generous contribution of 2 billion. We at Lustre Jewels greatly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again." Sadie's face twisted in fury as she stormed off. "Zoey, mark my words-you'll regret this!"

Her dramatic exit had me laughing so hard I could barely stand upright.

I wondered if Zoey was watching this from heaven.

I

Omised to avenge her, and this was just the beginning. None of them would escape unscathed.

On the drive back, I couldn't hide my grin.

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She could've become better, but Ashley's betrayal was the final blow

If he'd chosen anyone other than Sadie, maybe Zoey wouldn't have fallen so far

But fate seemed cruelly ironic

Her death marked the beginning of my new life, and I sowed to honor it by cherishing every moment

A turned to Carter, my smile was bittersweet. Tm happy."

He reached out, brushing a tear from the corner of my eye. If you're happy, why are you crying

Good question. Joy shouldn't bring tears.

But they came anyway, flowing uncontrollably.

I wasn't sure if they were for Zoey or for myself. Two kind souls, each meeting a nice

Why did the virtuous suffer while the wicked prospered

I would make sure they pay for everything they'd done

Carter pulled me close, his embrace warm and steady. "Don't cry"

For the first time. I allowed myself to break down, silently sobbing in his arms.

How strange it was to cry again, to feel human.

Even as my tears soaked his shirt, Carter didn't seem to care. He whispered gently, "It's all behind you

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1 gazed up at him, his intense eyes seeming to pierce through my very soul.

"What is it?"

He spoke softly, his tone soothing. "You've endured a lot haven't you? But it's over now. You won't have to face that pain again."

And he was right. I wouldn't

Back at the Bolton estate, I took a long bath, letting the day's tension dissolve.

I had won today-a significant victory in Zoey's name. My spirits were high.

"Mr. Bolton, do you have any wine?"

"Yes," he replied. "Shall we share a glass?"

I grinned. "Perfect"

I had seen some wine bottles scattered on the floor before and had been dying to have some. Going on business meetings with Luke before had given me high tolerance. Opening two exquisite bottles, I eagerly poured myself a drink, raising the glass in a toast.

"To you, Mr. Bolton. Thank you for your support and patience. I'll be counting on you from now on."

He offered a faint smile. "Always."

With that, I raised another glass. "And this one's to me.

For I had been reborn, and I was alive again!

He replied, "Sure."

Finally, I lifted a third glass toward the heavens.

This one was for Zoey. I hoped her next life would be filled with light and joy.

Before I could drink, Carter stopped me. "Pace yourself This wine is pretty strong."

I waved him off, laughing. "Don't worry. I can handle it

To prove that, I downed the whole glass and felt my head spin.

D*mn it. I'd forgotten-Zoey's body lacked the tolerance I once had.

The room began spinning, and I staggered.

Crash!

The glass slipped from my hand, shattering as I collapsed into Carter's arms

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Pressed against his chest, I slurred, "M-Mr. Bolton....

"You're drunk," he said plainly.

I think I'm seeing two of you, I mumbled, reaching out to touch the double image

He caught my hand firmly. "Stop touching things,"

Touching

I blinked, my mind all foggy. What did I touch?

Was it his face!

I propped myself up against his body and supported myself on his wheelchair as I placed a hand on his

jaw.

Carter, you used to terrify me. You were like a grim reaper."

He chuckled. That scary, huh?"

"Absolutely! I thought you'd swallow me whole. But your mouth doesn't look that big...

I reached out to touch his lips.

His lips were a pale pink, and his skin was fair, making him look like a perfect, almost unreal character from a comic book..

"Why was I so scared of you? Do you have fangs or something?"

Saying this, I reached toward his mouth, curious to see if I could feel his teeth.

The man couldn't tolerate my random probing, so he reluctantly opened his mouth to let me do it.

I moved my finger around inside his mouth.

"Why are your cars turning red?" I asked, my mind hazy, my speech a bit slurred from the alcohol. Drunkenly, I laughed. "Are you secretly a rabbit? Let me check

But before I could tease him further, his lips met mine

Startled, I tried to pull back, but his grip tightened, drawing me closer as he deepened the kiss.

"Chloe," he murmured against my lips, his voice low and commanding. "You're right. I've always wanted to consume you Whole."